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Pieris rapae
Also known as the small cabbage white, it is a common and widespread species. In the UK, numbers are boosted by visiting individuals from mainland Europe. The underside of the wing is a creamy yellow colour. This individual I'm sure is a male due to the size and position of the wing spots.
Seen almost everywhere, from the countryside to towns.
I found this butterfly fluttering along the Wivenhoe Trail between Colchester and Wivenhoe.
Spotted on Apr 15, 2012
Submitted on Apr 15, 2012
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Thank you for adding your spotting LauraMaria. Please keep them coming, it's fascinating building the collection.