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Re: observations/behaviour

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Yes, it's a courtship ritual, as described on this page (look in the "Imago" section):

http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species. ... es=sinapis

And here's a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjqTKIZhLmQ[/video]

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Re: observations/behaviour

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Should have known the answer would be on this site somewhere - it usually is!

Nice video

Mike
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