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Butterflies in SW France September 2019

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:39 pm
by Ian Pratt
I presume the yellow butterfly is a clouded yellow but is the white one a pale clouded yellow or helice form? Thanks in advance for assistance. :D

Re: Butterflies in SW France September 2019

Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:51 pm
by David M
Tricky one this, Ian. Normally, the giveaway is the far more extensive black margins on the uph of helice, but to get that in an image usually requires a backlit shot.

Perhaps Guy or Roger will be able to pass comment?

Re: Butterflies in SW France September 2019

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 3:18 pm
by MrSp0ck
I Would go helice, as the black seen through the underside forewing is very wide, and has white spots inside it.