Balkan Green-veined White vs Mountain Small White
Pieris balcana compared with Pieris ergane
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Green-veined White | Mountain Small White |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) | Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insekten) | Insecta (Insekten) |
| Order same | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) | Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) |
| Family same | Pieridae | Pieridae |
| Genus same | Pieris | Pieris |
| Species | Pieris balcana | Pieris ergane |
Evolutionary Relationship
Balkan Green-veined White and Mountain Small White share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pieris.
Conservation Status
Balkan Green-veined White
LC — Least ConcernMountain Small White
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Green-veined White | Mountain Small White |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Green-veined White
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (10 countries).
Mountain Small White
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (15 countries).
Balkan Green-veined White
The Balkan Green-veined White (Pieris balcana) is a species in the genus Pieris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Mountain Small White
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 10 countries:
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