“The small white (Pieris rapae) is a small- to medium-sized butterfly species of the whites-and-yellows family Pieridae. It is also known as the small cabbage white and in New Zealand, simply as white butterfly. The names “cabbage butterfly” and “cabbage white” can also refer to the large white. They are distinguished from the smaller size and lack of the black band at the tip of their forewings. It is widespread and populations are found across Europe, North Africa, Asia, South America, and Great Britain. It has also been accidentally introduced to North America, Australia and New Zealand. The caterpillar of this species is seen as a pest for commercial agriculture. Often referred to as the “imported cabbageworm” they are a serious pest to cabbage and other mustard family crops.” To read more click here
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It’s a great shot of a little pretty thing I’d like to not see in my garden. Their worms eat my cabbage and collards. 😦
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Thank you! I’m sure many gardeners feel as you do. Nature is both beautiful and brutal.
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nice photo!
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Thanks so much! 😀
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What a spectacular photo
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Wow! Thanks so much. 😀
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Very interesting to read that they do a ”little tap dance” on the leaf before laying 😉 A lovely picture with so much detail 🙂
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Thanks so much! I thought that part was interesting too. 😀
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Wow, love the photograph!
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Thank you, Mary! I’m so glad you love it. 😀
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