Asian Green-veined White
Common NameAsian Green-veined White
Scientific NamePieris napi
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, pale yellow, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAcross Asia (e.g., Siberia, East Asia, Central Asia), Europe, and North America
Host Plantscuckooflower, garlic mustard, watercress, various Brassicaceae
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a faint yellow stripe, feeding on cruciferous plants. Pupation occurs as a chrysalis, with the last brood often overwintering in this stage.
Identification TipsDistinguished from other white butterflies by the distinct dark or greenish veins on the underside of the hindwings, which are often visible through the upper side. The forewing tips usually have dark markings.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly characterized by prominent dark or greenish veining on the underside of its wings, especially the hindwings. The upper side is predominantly white with some dark markings, particularly at the forewing tips.
