Black-veined White
Common NameBlack-veined White
Scientific NameAporia crataegi
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrubland, hedgerows, orchards, meadows
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, North Africa
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, apple, pear, plum, cherry
Flight PeriodMay to July
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in clusters on host plant leaves. Larvae are gregarious, feeding communally and overwintering in a silk web. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its pure white, somewhat translucent wings with very prominent black veins. Unlike other white butterflies, it lacks black tips or spots on the forewings and has a hairy white body.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent white wings distinctly marked by bold black veins, giving it a delicate yet striking appearance.
