CHOG Lepidoptera Photographic Archive

Green-veined White

Wingspan about 45 mm (1.8 inches)
In flight a rather “whiter” appearance than Small White
Small numbers from May until September all along the tracks from Wick Ferry to the Nursery, and one very late one on 29 November 2020

Green Veined White buttefly 8 May 2020 Hengistbury Head DSC_8444

Spring brood, with distinct lines on the upper wings, and no obvious spots on the front wings – May 2020 Peter Boardman

Green Veined White butterfly Hengistbury Head DSC_1506 a

Autumn brood, a very late example photographed – 29th November 2020 Peter Boardman

Green Veined White butterfly Hengistbury Head DSC_9741 a

A mating pair – July 2020 Peter Boardman

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