Identification - Whites

Having narrowed the options down a little there are now just 50 species to choose from! The species are now split down to genus level, the first part of a butterflies latin name. On this page the idea is to pick the right genus, and then click for species identification. 

• If you see your species pictured clicking on the image will take you directly to further information on that particular butterfly.
• If your butterfly is similar, or you think it might be related, then click on the title on the left of the table for further options.

Pieridae - Whites 

Pieris & Artogeia (9 species) Medium to large sized. Mainly white, with some black markings. Some of Europe's most common species.
	Small white	Green-veined white
Pontia & Euchloe (12 species) Mainly white with a variable amount of black markings, often green mottled undersides to wings.
	Bath white
Anthocharis, Colotis & Zegris (6 species) Medium sized. Orange tipped wings, mottled green undersides.
	Orange tip
Colias (12 species) Medium sized. Pale yellow to orange butterflies. Often strong flying and migratory.
	Clouded yellow
Gonepteryx, Aporia & Catopsilia (6 species) Yellow leaf shaped butterflies or black veined.
	Brimstone	Black-veined white
Leptidea & Elphinstonia (5 species) Delicate white butterflies, and greenish black tips.
	Wood white