Large White (Pieris brassicae, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This species and the Small White are both also known as the Cabbage White.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: M: 58mm, F: 63mm
Foodplant(s): cabbages (Brassica spp.), Wild Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Rape (Brassica napus), crucifers (Cruciferae)
Flying: Two generations, April-June and July-early September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Anywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Small White Pieris rapae

Green-veined White Pieris napi

58.006 (BF1549) Large White Pieris brassicae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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