INSECTS
The Pieridae family contains the Yellows and Whites. They have six walking legs and the upper surface of the wings are either yellow or white.
Large White
Pieris brassicae
One of the largest butterfly species seen in Hainault Forest. It has a wingspan reaching 70mm across. The white forewings have black tips extending down the wing edge. Females have two spots on the forewings, not present in males. The wings have creamy-white undersides. Its caterpillars feed on plants in the Cabbage family.
Large White
Pieris brassicae
One of the largest butterfly species seen in Hainault Forest. It has a wingspan reaching 70mm across. The white forewings have black tips extending down the wing edge. Females have two spots on the forewings, not present in males. The wings have creamy-white undersides. Its caterpillars feed on plants in the Cabbage family.
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
The white wings have prominent greenish veins on the hind wing. The upper wings have one or more spots. The caterpillars feed on plants in the Cabbage family.
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
The white wings have prominent greenish veins on the hind wing. The upper wings have one or more spots. The caterpillars feed on plants in the Cabbage family.
Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
Males are white with bright orange wing tips. Females are white with black wing tips. Both sexes have mottled green underwings.
Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
Males are white with bright orange wing tips. Females are white with black wing tips. Both sexes have mottled green underwings.
Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
Males are white with bright orange wing tips. Females are white with black wing tips. Both sexes have mottled green underwings.
Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
Males are white with bright orange wing tips. Females are white with black wing tips. Both sexes have mottled green underwings.
Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
Males are white with bright orange wing tips. Females are white with black wing tips. Both sexes have mottled green underwings.
Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
Males have yellowish-green underwings and yellow upperwings. Female wings are very pale green or nearly white. They sometimes rest under bramble and can be difficult to spot. The caterpillars feed on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
Males have yellowish-green underwings and yellow upperwings. Female wings are very pale green or nearly white. They sometimes rest under bramble and can be difficult to spot. The caterpillars feed on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
Males have yellowish-green underwings and yellow upperwings. Female wings are very pale green or nearly white. They sometimes rest under bramble and can be difficult to spot. The caterpillars feed on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
Males have yellowish-green underwings and yellow upperwings. Female wings are very pale green or nearly white. They sometimes rest under bramble and can be difficult to spot. The caterpillars feed on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
Males have yellowish-green underwings and yellow upperwings. Female wings are very pale green or nearly white. They sometimes rest under bramble and can be difficult to spot. The caterpillars feed on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.
Brimstone
Gonepteryx rhamni
Males have yellowish-green underwings and yellow upperwings. Female wings are very pale green or nearly white. They sometimes rest under bramble and can be difficult to spot. The caterpillars feed on Buckthorn and Alder Buckthorn.