Pieris brassicae

Large White

Pieris brassicae, Large White, or Cabbage White. Common species, similar to Small White, but larger. Caterpillars capable of causing significant damge to brassica crops.

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Large White and Peacock

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Flight

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Female

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Female

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Females on rhubarb

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Pieris brassicae, Large White. Taking off. Also showing Peacock Butterfly, Aglais io. On Buddleia. Garden in Redmire. July.

Slide 2: Pieris brassicae, Large White. Two butterflies, one in flight. On Buddleia. Garden in Redmire. July.

Slide 3: Pieris brassicae, Large White. Female resting on rhubarb leaf. Garden in Redmire. July.

Slide 4: Pieris brassicae, Large White. Female resting on rhubarb leaf. Garden in Redmire. July.

Slide 5: Pieris brassicae, Large White. Two females resting on rhubarb leaves. Garden in Redmire. July.