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A widespread and common butterfly, the green veined white can be found throughout the UK, similar in size and appearance to the Small White but with noticeable green veined markings on the under-wings.
Green-veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) – Female on yellow Ragwort Flower
The Green-veined white butterfly can be seen flying from early May-September emerging in as many as three broods during the year. The green veined markings on the under-wings darken with every new brood throughout the year, turning from green to dark grey.
Green-veined White Female
Green veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) male
The females are more easily recognised from the males, during the summer months when the wings are closed, by the cream coloured tips on the fore-wings and cream hind-wing.
Its many habitats include Meadows, Woodland Rides, Urban Gardens, Parks and Hedgerows.
Quick Info
- Name: Green veined White (Pieris napi)
- Family Group: Pierinae – Whites.
- Habitat: sunny areas in Meadows, Woodland Rides, Gardens, Hedgerows, Parks and urban Areas.
- Wingspan: Approx 45-50mm
- Photographed : 22nd April /10 July
- Adults seen feeding on wildflowers like: Greater Knapweed, Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum), Daisies, Lesser celandine, Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), Cranesbill
- Location: South Lincolnshire