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58.007 (BF1550) Small White
Pieris rapae
, (Linnaeus, 1758)
KR06998
2010
2011
2012
2013
General Information
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Wingspan:
38-57mm
Foodplant(s):
cabbages
(Brassica spp.
), Charlock
(Sinapis arvensis
), Hedge Mustard
(Sisymbrium officinale
), Garlic Mustard
(Alliaria petiolata
), Hoary Cress
(Cardaria draba
), Rape
(Brassica napus
), crucifers
(Cruciferae
)
Flying:
Two generations, mid April-June and July-late September
UK Presence:
Resident
National status:
Common
Habitat
Cultivated land, hedgerows and wood edges.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.
Similar Species
Large White
Pieris brassicae
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5