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Pieris brassicae (Large White)
Nomenclature
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Family: Pieridae (Butterflies)
Species:
Pieris brassicae (Large White)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Large White
Media
SUMMARY
The caterpillars of the larg white feed on wild or cultivated species of the Cruciferae family, with a strong preference for cultivated varieties such as cabbages. It is common and widespread, often to be found in gardens.