Green-veined White, Pieris napi Family: Pieridae

1551     *     Pieris napi     *     Green-veined White


Widespread, common

Wingspan: 50mm
Flight time: April-October, two broods
Habitat: Damp meadows, woods, moors and gardens

Larval food plants include Garlic Mustard, Hedge Mustard, Cuckoo-flower (Lady's-smock) and Charlock


Green-veined White, Pieris napi


Green-veined White, Pieris napi
Green-veined White, Pieris napi
Dorset. 2011

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