Large White?

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Algol
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Large White?

Post by Algol »

took this photo today guys and am quite sure it's a large white, just after a bit of confirmation from you guys.

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Re: Large White?

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It's a small white, Algol. The shape of the dark apical mark, easily visible in your photo, is the giveaway. In large white it extends much further down the outer margin of the wing.

Here is one I took the other day:

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Re: Large White?

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cheers guy, i cansee what you mean, well it's a new one either way
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