Pieridae: Dismorphiinae

1541 (ABH58.001) Wood White Leptidea sinapis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06966

 Photo © Val Perrin
Wood White
 Photo © Val Perrin
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest
 Photo © Roger Orbell


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 36-48mm
Foodplant(s): Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis), Bitter-vetch (Vicia ervilia), Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca), peas (Pisum spp.)
Flying: Two generations, late May-July and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Tall grassland and light scrub in shaded or edge habitats.

Regional Information

Recorded in 9 (3.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2004

Recorded date range (Adult): 19 May to 23 July


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5