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Green-veined White

Pieris napi

The Green-veined White is a lovely butterfly with white wings and green veins. They flutter around gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees them!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Green-veined White has pure white wings with distinctive gray-green veins visible on the underside, especially on the hindwings. Its forewings often show faint dark markings near the tips, differentiating it from other white butterflies.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyPieridaeGenusPieris
Green-veined White
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Green-veined White

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Green-veined White can lay hundreds of tiny eggs, usually one by one, on host plants.

Some Green-veined Whites migrate short distances to find new homes and food sources!

These butterflies can tell the difference between plants just by tapping their feet!

They often flutter in a zig-zag pattern, making it tricky for birds to catch them mid-air.

Special abilities

Ability

Master of Disguise

Green-veined White has pale green veins on its underwings that help them blend seamlessly into leafy vegetation, avoiding hungry predators.

Ability

Nectar Feeder

Green-veined White can unroll its long proboscis to sip sweet nectar from deep inside flowers, getting energy to fly.

Ability

Chemical Defense

Green-veined White caterpillars eat mustard plants that contain bitter chemicals, making them less tasty to birds.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
32-50 mm
Size
18-25 mm
Lifespan
14-21 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults drink flower nectar, while caterpillars munch on plants.

Age differences: Larvae eat plant leaves, but adults sip nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • nectar
  • garlic mustard leaves
  • watercress leaves
  • lady's smock leaves

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Green-veined White Butterfly

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Butterflies are friendly, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green-veined White's wingspan?

32-50 mm

How big is Green-veined White?

18-25 mm

How long does Green-veined White live?

14-21 days

How fast can Green-veined White fly?

12 km/h

What does Green-veined White eat?

Adults drink flower nectar, while caterpillars munch on plants.

Where is Green-veined White usually found?

Grasslands

How does Green-veined White hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Green-veined White have?

6

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