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Mountain Small White

Pieris ergane

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (15 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Pieridae
Genus
Pieris
Species
Pieris ergane (Mountain Small White)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Blanca escasa
French Piéride de l´aethionème

Similar Species in Pieris

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Balkan Green-veined White
Pieris balcana
Least Concern
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Canary Islands' Large White
Pieris cheiranthi
Endangered
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Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Least Concern
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Green-veined White
Pieris napi
Least Concern
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Large Cabbage White
Pieris brassicae
Least Concern
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Krueper's Small White
Pieris krueperi
Least Concern
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Madeiran Large White
Pieris wollastoni
Critically Endangered
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Mountain Green-Veined White
Pieris bryoniae
Least Concern
View all species in Pieris →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Small White?
The scientific name of Mountain Small White is Pieris ergane. It belongs to the genus Pieris.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Small White?
Mountain Small White (Pieris ergane) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Small White live?
Mountain Small White is found in Found across Europe (15 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro.
What family does Mountain Small White belong to?
Mountain Small White (Pieris ergane) belongs to the genus Pieris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.
Is Mountain Small White endangered?
No, Mountain Small White (Pieris ergane) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mountain Small White belong to?
Mountain Small White (Pieris ergane) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Small White?
The closest relatives of Mountain Small White in the genus Pieris include Balkan Green-veined White, Canary Islands' Large White, Cabbage White, Green-veined White, Large Cabbage White.

Native Range — 15 Countries

View all 15 countries →

Genus Pieris — 13 Species

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Balkan Green-veined White
Pieris balcana
LC 🐾
Canary Islands' Large White
Pieris cheiranthi
EN 🐾
Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
LC 🐾
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
LC 🐾
Large Cabbage White
Pieris brassicae
LC 🐾
Krueper's Small White
Pieris krueperi
LC 🐾
Madeiran Large White
Pieris wollastoni
CR 🐾
Mountain Green-Veined White
Pieris bryoniae
LC
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Mountain Small White
Pieris ergane
LC
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Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
NE 🐾
Southern Small White
Pieris mannii
LC 🐾
Flutterbush
Pieris floribunda
NE 🐾
Formosan pieris
Pieris formosa
LC
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