I’ve enjoyed being amongst the butterflies in Parco della Caffarella. There are many different species and it’s great to see them actively egg-laying. This looks like an Eastern Bath White, Pontia edusa:
There’s also a Green Hairstreak, Callophrys rubi, at it as well:
It’s also much, much larger, so it should be easier to spot, yet I haven’t seen one yet. Wish me luck!
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