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Pieris brassicae (60)
anel
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (15686) | PIERIS BRASSICAE or more probably PIERIS RAPAE
Large White
Grosser Kohlweissling
Piéride du chou
Wingspan: 50-65mm
Flighttime: March to end of October (2-3 generations)
Distribution: Europe, N'Africa, Asia until Himalaya
Habitat: Meadows, parkland, agricultural areas
The female lays its eggs on plants of the cabbage family. This butterfly is often looked at as a pest, the caterpillars feeding often on food crops.
Im my region the Large White is not so common as the Small White (Pieris rapae).
The butterfly is posed on a White Aster. |
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