Black-veined White Aporia crataegi  Spring larvae

Post hibernation larvae do well sleeved on Hawthorn (their preferred foodplant), Plum, Blackthorn, Plum or Apple.

The larvae live in a cluster. These larvae will produce pupae and adults in the summer.

Summer larvae spin a very small and concealed web on the branch, in which they hibernate. Leave the sleeve untouched for the winter. In spring they awake as soon as the buds burst, and begin to grow very quickly. They pupate often collectively, making very brightly coloured, angular pupae which are greenish white, with contrasting markings in black and yellow.

10 Black-veined White larvae £10.95 Available March