Leptidea sinapis, or the Wood White Butterfly

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This image has been taken ethically. The subject has not been manipulated or restrained in any way, nor has it been attracted with bait or recorded calls. The encounter was a chance interaction with the subject which was made possible by being in the correct habitat for the species. It has had basic image management but has not been digitally altered.

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Size: 4501px × 3001px
Location: Salcey Forest, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Paul Young / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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