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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Pieris brassicae, Large White
Large White and Peacock
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Pieris brassicae, Large White
Flight
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Female
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Female
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Pieris brassicae, Large White
Females on rhubarb

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.