Black-veined White (male)

Description:

There are 30 species of Aporia, the majority of which are limited to Tibet, Mongolia and China. Aporia crataegi is by far the commonest and most widespread member of the genus, being found from Spain and North Africa, across Europe and temperate Asia to Kamchatka and Japan.

Habitat:

This species is found on scrubby grassland, along roadsides, around woodland and field edges, in sub-alpine woodland / hay meadow mosaics and other open habitats where the foodplants grow. It tends to be most abundant in drier habitats, and can be found at elevations between sea level and about 1600m.