12,489 observations
Leptidea sinapis
Leptidea sinapis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pieridae ›Genus: Leptidea
About
Leptidea sinapis, or the wood white butterfly of the family Pieridae, is a small white butterfly that is mainly found in England, Ireland, and Northern Europe. The butterfly has white wings with grey or yellow markings near the center or tip of the wing. It flies slowly and low over its shrubbery habitat. Males initiate courtship with females and can mate multiply, while females tend to only mate once in their lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Leptidea sinapis is Leptidea sinapis.
- Leptidea sinapis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Leptidea sinapis belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Leptidea sinapis belongs to the class Insecta.
- Leptidea sinapis belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Leptidea sinapis belongs to the family Pieridae.
- Leptidea sinapis belongs to the genus Leptidea.