Whites & Yellows
Six white or yellow species occur in Somerset & Bristol.
Of these, five species are resident in the region. Additionally, the Clouded Yellow, is a migrant that occurs most years.
Unfortunately, another species, the Wood White is now extinct in Somerset and has not been recorded in our region for a number of years.
Below you will find links to the individual species pages on the Butterfly Conservation website. We will in the future be adding additional pages with local information for each species - so please return sometime.
Orange-tip
Distribution: Widespread, Common
Flight period: April to June
Large White
Distribution: Widespread, Common
Flight period: April to October
Small White
Distribution: Widespread, Common
Flight period: March to October
Green-veined White
Distribution: Widespread, Common
Flight period: April to October
Brimstone
Distribution: Widespread, Common
Flight period: February to September/October
Clouded Yellow
Distribution: Widespread, Uncommon (Migrant)
Flight period: May, August, October