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Caterpillar of Cabbage white Butterfly

Pieris brassicae

Photo by Kranti Dhiman
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This is the caterpillar of cabbage white butterfly found on leaves it undergoes four moultings and five instars. Found here due to beginning of spring season. Little hairs on cylindrical body with black spiracles.

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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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