Identification - Whites
Having narrowed the options down a little there are now just 50 species to choose from! The species are now split down to genus level, the first part of a butterflies latin name. On this page the idea is to pick the right genus, and then click for species identification.
- If you see your species pictured clicking on the image will take you directly to further information on that particular butterfly.
- If your butterfly is similar, or you think it might be related, then click on the title on the left of the table for further options.
Pieridae - Whites
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Pieris & Artogeia (9 species) Medium to large sized. Mainly white, with some black markings. Some of Europe's most common species. |
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| Small white | Green-veined white | ||
| Pontia
& Euchloe (12 species)
Mainly white with a variable amount of black markings, often green mottled undersides to wings. |
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| Bath white | |||
| Anthocharis,
Colotis & Zegris (6 species)
Medium sized. Orange tipped wings, mottled green undersides. |
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| Orange tip |  |
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| Colias (12
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Medium sized. Pale yellow to orange butterflies. Often strong flying and migratory. |
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| Clouded yellow | |||
| Gonepteryx, Aporia & Catopsilia (6 species) |  |
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| Brimstone | Black-veined white | ||
| Leptidea & Elphinstonia (5 species) |  |
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| Wood white |