Wood White
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Leptidea sinapis
Scarce & localized in parts of Britain.
The Larvae are green and well camouflaged on their food plant.
The Larvae feeds on Bitter-vetch, Common Bird's-foot Trefoil, Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil, Meadow Vetchling & Tufted Vetch.
Wood White butterflies have white wings, sometimes with small grey or yellowish markings towards the middle or edge of the wing.
Males have white-tipped antennae, while Females have brown-tipped antennae.
The Flight period is May & June, sometimes a 2nd brood in August.