Leptidea sinapis WOOD WHITE butterfly

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Topside (recto) forewings white with greyish wing tips, less prominent in the female. Hind-wings white with pale grey markings. Underside (verso) similar but with paler forewings and darker hind-wings.

Size: Wingspan 36-42mm

Comments & Applications: Widespread across Europe mainly isolated in Britain to the south of England and Wales. A dainty white butterfly, slow flying rare in England, seldom offered for sale.

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Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding