Butler, 1869
Western Dappled White
Description:
The Western Dappled White flies where there are crucifers flowering, in dry flower-rich grassland, road verges, waste ground, abandoned agricultural land, and at the edges of woodland and scrub.
The eggs are laid singly on the flowerbuds of crucifers, such as Charlock (Sinapis arvensis), Buckler Mustard (Biscutella laevigata), radishes (Raphanus spp.), and candytufts (Iberis spp.).
This butterfly has two generations and hibernates in the pupal stage. It may remain a chrysalis for several years.
Habitat:
Tree lines and hedges
Fallow land and waste places
Dry siliceous grasslands
Dry calcareous grasslands
Sclerophyllous scrub
Similar species:
Euchloe simplonia
Euchloe ausonia
Euchloe tagis
Euchloe insularis