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Help With Whites Please.
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:13 pm
by elizium
Whilst walking today in woodland there were quite a few of these butterflies around. Would I be right in thinking that they are Green Veined Whites? I am confusing myself by thinking that GVW should have a dot on the wings. Thought that I would check with the experts.The two pics are of the same butterfly.
Re: Help With Whites Please.
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:16 pm
by Padfield
Yes, thats a male green-veined white. The dot is optional, particularly in the spring brood, which typically has a well patterned underside but weaker markings above.
Guy
Re: Help With Whites Please.
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 10:43 pm
by elizium
Thanks for the help Guy. Much appreciated.
Re: Help With Whites Please.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 6:40 am
by Shirley Roulston
Nice photos, its not easy telling the White's apart but the GVW seems to come into the garden more than the others.
Regards Shirley