Cryptic Wood White Butterfly
Pieridae
From Butterfly Conservation:
Within the UK, the Cryptic Wood White only occurs in Northern Ireland. It was discovered to be different from the Wood White in 2001 and, more recently, its identification was changed again to this new name. The Wood White is very similar, but seems to be restricted to the Burren region in Ireland.
The upperwings are white with rounded edges. The males have a black mark in the edge of the forewing. The undersides are white, with indistinct grey or greenish markings.
Size and Family
Family: Whites and yellows
Size: Medium
Wing Span Range (male to female): 42mm
Conservation Status
Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium
Cryptic Wood White Butterfly
Pieridae
From Butterfly Conservation:
Within the UK, the Cryptic Wood White only occurs in Northern Ireland. It was discovered to be different from the Wood White in 2001 and, more recently, its identification was changed again to this new name. The Wood White is very similar, but seems to be restricted to the Burren region in Ireland.
The upperwings are white with rounded edges. The males have a black mark in the edge of the forewing. The undersides are white, with indistinct grey or greenish markings.
Size and Family
Family: Whites and yellows
Size: Medium
Wing Span Range (male to female): 42mm
Conservation Status
Butterfly Conservation priority: Medium