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I found these two in the garden yesterday and I think I found the right pages in the Collins guide for identifying them, but I'd be grateful for confirmation or correction please.
Thanks,
David

Spot on for the GVW, David, but looking at the broad black forewing border showing through on the second shot, I'd say this one is a Large White.

Cheers,

Dave

Thanks, Dave,

I'm no expert but the white didn't seem to be as large as what I always call the Cabbage White (is that the same as a Large White).

ATB

David

I would concur with Large White for the second. The black is too extensive for a Small White.

Cabbage white is a generic term used by gardeners/farmers for whites that lay their eggs on brassicas, so incorporates both Small & Large Whites.

Thanks, aeshna for the clarification, I'll rename as large. Do I see you on Birdforum?

Visitors to my garden
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A poor year for springtime butterflies in my Somerset garden, however the arrival of my first sighting of a Painted lady yesterday 12-05-2024 ( ("belle dame" in French),) hopeful this will set a trend and more visitors will arrive to add some cheer after such a dismal winter.

dragnil wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2024 5:58 am Thanks, aeshna for the clarification, I'll rename as large. Do I see you on Birdforum?

Yes you do!

Nice to see that Painted Lady, Jim. Hopefully I won't have to wait till late July to see my first this year!!

I was very pleased to see my first painted lady of the year on Sunday, here in north-east London.