Large White
Pieris brassicae
Common
Description
Yellowish-green caterpillar covered with black spots. Yellow dorsal and lateral lines. Fine hairs.
Information
| Family | Pieridae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | May to September |
| Distribution | Throughout Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Cauliflower
- Kohlrabi
- Kale
- Nasturtium
- Honesty
- Radish
Notes
Often found in dense groups on brassicas. Agricultural pest.