Wood White (Leptidea sinapis)
Izki Parque Natural, Alava (both photos)
Western Dappled White (Euchloe crameri)
Corrubedo Parque Natural, Galicia
Common across Spain in warm, dry, scrubby habitats, the Western Dappled White can be identified by the shape of the single black spot in the middle of the forewing. Several similar species occur in Spain, all with subtly-different patterning on the upperwings.
Small White (Pieris rapae)
Serra do Courel, Galicia
This very common and widespread butterfly is described in the British Butterflies - Whites section of the site.
Peak White (Pontia callidice)
Benasque, Posets-Maladeta PN, Pyrenees
This exclusively alpine butterfly is found only in the Pyrenees in Spain, where it ascends to the highest altitudes.
The Peak White is described in more detail in the Butterflies of France section of the site.
Clouded Yellow (Colias crocea)
Somiedo Parque Natural, Asturias
Benasque, Posets-Maladeta PN, Pyrenees
Common across Spain, the Clouded Yellow is described in the British Butterflies - Whites section of the site.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Somiedo Parque Natural, Asturias
This beautiful butterfly is common throughout Spain and is described in the British Butterflies - Whites section of the site.
Cleopatra (Gonepteryx cleopatra)
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Very much the Mediterranean cousin of the Brimstone, the Cleopatra is a dazzling butterfly in flight, when the vivid orange patches on the forewing can be seen.
It can be seen across Spain in scrubby habitats and open woodland up to moderate altitudes.