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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 on the forewings. Females also have two black spots in the center of the forewings. Its underwings are yellowish with black speckles. The wingspan of adults is roughly 32–47 mm.
Spotted at a pine tree and evergreen oak forest.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/800 sec.; f/14; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash
Spotted on Mar 6, 2015
Submitted on May 19, 2015
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