This morning the garden was aflutter with butterflies.

I’m no expert but I think there were only two varieties. One type, of which there were at least a dozen, looked like the Cabbage White Butterfly.

As its name suggests, its larvae is partial to feeding on cabbages and other cruciferous crops. The adult butterfly lays its eggs on the underside of leaves.

While we were out walking one morning, we came across a flock of them… a flutter of them? What is the collective name for a bunch of butterflies? Anyway, they were darting around a brassica crop. Sustainable Gardening Australia suggests some excellent control measures.

Crickey there are heaps of butterflies that almost look the same! I’ve searched and searched but couldn’t positively identify this pretty one. After browsing the Museum Victoria website, I’m guessing it’s an adult Common Brown.

I saw another in the bush, towards the dam, and when it folded its wings it blended perfectly with the dead leaves around it. 

Of course it could also have been a Cyril’s Brown. If it’s not, and you’re a card-carrying lepidopterist, please feel free to set me straight.