Female Clouded Yellow , but which ?

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Greenie
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Female Clouded Yellow , but which ?

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Whilst doing the transect at High Elms LNR near Bromley this morning , the second butterfly recorded was what looked at a distance like a damaged White , but on getting closer it became obvious that it was a Clouded Yellow . Obviously a female , but which one ? I haven't come across such a specimen before , so would be grateful for any assistance .
The full transect produced 15 species , including a pristine 2nd. brood Dingy Skipper .
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Neil Hulme
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Re: Female Clouded Yellow , but which ?

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Hi Greenie,
That's a Clouded Yellow helice form.
BWs, Neil
Greenie
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Re: Female Clouded Yellow , but which ?

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Neil ,
Thanks very much for the ID . That's a first for me .
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David M
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Re: Female Clouded Yellow , but which ?

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Nice work, Greenie. Good sighting.
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