description Green-veined White Overview
The Green-veined White (Pieris napi) is a widespread butterfly species belonging to the family Pieridae, found extensively across Europe, temperate Asia, and North America. It strongly resembles the related Small White butterfly, but can be reliably identified by the dark, greenish-yellow scales outlining the veins on the undersides of its hindwings. This species thrives in damp, sheltered habitats such as woodland edges, meadows, and riverbanks. Its larvae primarily feed on various wild cruciferous plants, including cuckooflower and garlic mustard.
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Green-veined White ranks #158 of 310 in the Butterfly ranking, behind Palmfly, ahead of White-M Hairstreak.
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