Wood White

Leptidea sinapis

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Bánóg Choille [IRL]

Piéride de la Moutarde [F]

Senfweissling [D]

Distribution Map (dark areas indicate presence) and Flight Times of this species - \nNB See General Information page for accuracy information
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Woodlands, hedgerows.

Less common in Western regions.

Meadow vetching, vetches.

40-42mm (1.57 inches)
[Small Tortoiseshell 50mm]

This White is smaller and more delicate looking than the Small White.
Also, it has more rounded wingtips that feature a fainter black area.