Green-veined white — size comparison

The green-veined white occurs in Europe and Asia. It readily visits wet meadows, woodland edges and gardens, where adults take nectar. Caterpillars feed on cabb

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Green-veined white

Pieris napi

46 mmAdult male
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Green-veined whiteWingspan46 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Green-veined white — size comparison — facts and sources

The green-veined white occurs in Europe and Asia. It readily visits wet meadows, woodland edges and gardens, where adults take nectar. Caterpillars feed on cabbage-family plants, including wild species.

Measurement sources