Clouded Yellow. Photo: Mike John Morse

Mike photographed this beautiful Clouded Yellow at West Bexington on 12/09/17.

It is very unusual to find a shot of one with its wings open, giving us an opportunity to see the striking black markings on the upper fore-wings.  This butterfly is a migrant with a fast powerful flight and can be found during warm weather in a variety of habitats. It rests ,roosts and feeds with closed wings, which makes this photograph very special.

Thank you to Mike for responding to our appeal for him to submit it to our Gallery.