Peak White
Common NamePeak White
Scientific NamePieris napi
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)47
Primary Colorswhite, green, grey
HabitatMeadows, damp grasslands, woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsCardamine pratensis, Alliaria petiolata, Nasturtium officinale
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a yellow lateral stripe. Pupae are green or brown, with the final brood overwintering as pupae.
Identification TipsDistinguishable from other white butterflies by the prominent dark, often greenish-grey, veining on the underside of the hindwings. The upperside also features dark scaling along the veins.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly with distinctive greenish-grey veining on the underside of its hindwings, giving it a marbled appearance. The upperside is white with dark tips on the forewings and dark scaling along the veins.
