Saturday 21 June 2014

Green-Veined White

Wingspan=45-50mm
Habitat=Hedgerows,woods and gardens.
Larval Food Plant=Garlic,Hedge mustard and Cuckoo flower.
Flight Period=Apr-Jun and Jul-Aug

Species Description

The Green-Vein White is an extremely common and widespread butterfly to the UK. It is not as common in the north and upland Britain as it is in the south. It is most likely to be seen flying along country hedgerows and in parks although it is a garden visiting butterfly.  

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