Orange-Tip butterfly (Female) - Anthocharis cardamines

[ladylouise62]

When I saw this little lady I assumed that it was a Small White (i was looking from the bathroom window, so not close), but when I saw it hovering about the white flowers I thought that it might take a nice shot so grabbed the camera which wasn't too far away. It was only when I caught it in flight and looked at the shot that I realised what it was.

I am hoping that she left an egg on it (apparently they only leave one per plant as they are cannibalistic!). I will check later when it would have turned from green to orange and is therefore more easily spotted.

[rolf]

Lovely action photo Louise.

[Catherine]

Lovely photo, Louise - and how well camouflaged that Butterfly must be when it lands on that flower!