Pieris rapae   Small White

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This is a difficult butterfly to photograph settling for only two or three seconds except on special occasions. It goes for nectar loving plants in the garden such as Sedum ssp, Lavender, Buddleja ssp and Marjoram.

Pieris rapae
Large Image underside

Garden LHS: 2nd August 2008 RHS 27th July 2008

Added on 3rd August 2008

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