Small White Butterfly Conservation

It has brilliant white wings, with small black tips to the forewings and one or two wing spots. The undersides are a creamy white. The Large White is similar but larger, and has a larger spot in the tip of the forewing that extends down the wing's edge. Size and Family Family: Whites and yellows Size: Medium Wing Span Range (male to female): 48mm Conservation Status Butterfly Conservation priority: Low European status: Not threatened Caterpillar Foodplants Cultivated brassicas are used, especially cabbages, and Nasturtium (Tropaeoleum majus) in gardens. Wild crucifers, including Wild Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Charlock (Sinapis arvensis). Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Hoary Cress (Lepidium draba) and Wild Mignonette (Reseda lutea) are used to a lesser extent. Habitat This common butterfly is found in a variety of habitats, particularly gardens and allotments where cabbages are grown. Distribution Countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland Widespread throughout Britain and Ireland Distribution trend in Britain since the 1970s = -8%

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Female small white butterfly with little black dots on the wings It is widespread species found in British Isles currently not of conservation concern Stock Photo - Alamy