At first I thought this was a female Orange Tip flying past until it settled then realised it was a Green-Veined White. It is a common butterfly and the green veins on the underside are actually an illusion created by a subtle combination of yellow and black scales.  Although there are plenty of Orange Tips none seem to stay still enough for a photo and soon it will be too late for this year.

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