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Clouded Yellow
firecrest15

Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)

Very tricky to capture the upperwing - this is the best I could manage.
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Habitat
Disused gravel pits on clay soil
Location
Coopers Green Lane gravel pits, Herts UK
Date taken
11.10.14
Scientific name
Colias croceus
Equipment used
Canon 1D MKIII 300mm F4
A
Very nice shot and as you say its good to get to see the upper wing markings for this butterfly.
 
Chocky
Excellent. This is the male. Well done :t:

Not easy at all as the shut their wings the second the land and keep them shut until they fly
 

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