Whites and yellows · Denmark

Green-veined white

Pieris napi

Green-veined white is common in Denmark. The wingspan is 37-48 mm. The flight period is from April to October; the larva can be found from June-July and later from September-October. Green-veined white can appear in a multitude of different habitats, as it almost does not require them.

Status in this countryCommon in DenmarkLC (Least concern)

Flight period

The flight period is from April to October; the larva can be found from June to July, and later from September to October.

Habitat

Green-veined white can be found in a vast range of habitats, as it makes virtually no demands on them.

Identifying features

Wingspan: 37–48 mm. The forewing tips are black to lead-grey, and this colour extends down the veins along the wing margin.

Similar species

Imago: Can be confused with the green year moth, green-banded moth, cabbage butterfly, as well as Black-veined White and orange tip females. 1.

Distribution

Green-veined white is common throughout Denmark.

Biology

Green-veined white is among the most common day butterflies in Denmark. The flight is calm, even in startled individuals.