Pieris brassicae
Date First Recorded in the Garden: 05/07/2021
Family Pieridae: The Whites and Yellows
About 1100 species worldwide, with around 7 likely to be seen in the UK. The males and females often differ in markings and spots.
Large (Cabbage) White – Pieris brassicae
We don’t grow cabbages, but for those who do this species is often a considerable pest, with infestations of its larvae reaching levels where whole crops can be destroyed. For us though it is a welcome visitor and one we feel must have some of the best senses around, certainly sight. Getting near one of these large adults to take a photograph can be tricky.
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