Pieridae: Pierinae

1552 (ABH58.009) Bath White Pontia daplidice, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07005

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: 48-52mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Migonette (Reseda lutea), Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale), Sea Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. maritimus)
Flying: One generation, early June-late September
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Disturbed ground.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 1852

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 August to 22 August


Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Grey, blue, yellow, white, green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5