The Large White Butterfly is common and widespread in the UK, though their numbers are on the decline, like all the Lepidoptera.
The Large White Butterfly is common and widespread in the UK, though their numbers are on the decline, like all the Lepidoptera. They are well known to gardeners as they can cause havoc in vegetable plots.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
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