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Photo: G. Bradley
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Latin name: Pieris napi
Size: Wingspan approximately 45mms.
Distribution: Throughout the UK except The Shetlands.
Months seen: April to September.
Habitat: Damp meadows and woodlands.
Food: Nectar. The caterpillars feed on water cress and garlic mustard.
Special features: At first glance this looks like a small white butterfly. On closer inspection, when it is resting, you can see the green lines on the underside of the wings which give this butterfly its name.
UK Safari Butterfly Section
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