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Large White

Pieris brassicae

Description:

The wings are white, with black tips on the forewings of both males and females, the female also has two black spots on each forewing. The underside is a pale greenish and serves as excellent camouflage when at rest. The black markings are generally darker in the summer brood. Its wingspan is 5 to 6.5 cm.

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Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Oct 6, 2012
Submitted on Oct 19, 2012

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