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Canidia White aka Indian Cabbage White

Pieris canidia (Linnaeus, 1887)

Photo by AudieWilkins
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Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 30~35mm wingspan.

Habitat:

This one was preoccupied with shrubbery.

Notes:

It's brighter white to the unaided eye. I cut the exposure to bring out detail.

Reference Links:

Indian Cabbage White (Pieris canidia) - Information on Indian Cabbage White, Pieris canidia, 적색목록 종정보 상세보기

Species ID Suggestions

Canidia White

Pieris canidia kaolicola

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Comments (2)
AudieWilkins
You got it, bayucca! I found it on a Korea website. Many thanks! I'll update the spotting.
bayucca
Pieridae, Pierinae, Pierini, Pierina, Pieris canidia and should be Pieris canidia kaolicola. Maybe you can verify it on Korean website... http://img.blog.yohbo.main.jp/20120108_2205224.jpg http://blog.yohbo.main.jp/?month=201201

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