No subspecies are listed under this species, although Pontia chloridice alpina (Verity, 1911) is often listed as a valid Indian subspecies. Verity's alpina represents infrasubspecific variation of Pontia chloridice.

  The subspecies is alpina legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

 

(1) Pontia callidice kalora (Moore, 1865) – Spiti Lofty Bath White. The species is also known as the Peak White.
 

(1) Pieris melete ajaka Moore, 1865 – Himalayan Green-veined White

(2) Pieris melete melaina Röber, 1907 – Tibetan Green-veined White

Indian subspecies that are listed here under Pieris melete were previously listed under Pieris napi Linnaeus, 1758, the European Green-veined White (e.g., Evans 1932, Talbot 1939, Wynter-Blyth 1957, Corbet et al. 1992).

(1) Pieris extensa bhutya Talbot, 1939 – Bhutia Extended White
 

No subspecies are listed under this species. It is also known as the Kashmir White.

  This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
 

(1) Pieris canidia canis Evans, 1912 – Sahyadri Cabbage White
(2) Pieris canidia indica Evans, 1926 – Himalayan Cabbage White
 

(1) Pieris brassicae nepalensis Gray, 1846 – Nepalese Large Cabbage White