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Pieris rapae
In appearance it looks like a smaller version of the Large White (Pieris brassicae). The upperside is creamy white with black tips to the forewings. Females also have two black spots in the center of the forewings. Its underwings are yellowish with black speckles. It is sometimes mistaken for a moth due to its plain-looking appearance. The wingspan of adults is roughly 32–47 mm (1.25–2 in).
The species has a natural range across Europe, Asia and North Africa.
Spotted on Aug 15, 2012
Submitted on Aug 23, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks, Martin!
Nice Photos !