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Cabbage Butterfly

Pieris brassicae

Photo by Jopy
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Description:

family Pieridae, wingspan 5 to 6.5 cm, the wings are white, with black tips on the forewings of both males and females, the female aso has two black spots on each forewing. The underside is a pale greenish and serves as excellent camouflage when at rest.

Habitat:

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Pieris brassicae

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