Small White, or Cabbage White Butterfly
by Fon Denton
Title
Small White, or Cabbage White Butterfly
Artist
Fon Denton
Medium
Photograph - Photograph Prints
Description
The Small White is a small to medium sized butterfly species. In North America is is also known as the Cabbage White. It's caterpillars are a pest to crops such as cabbage, kale, bok choy, and broccoli. It is believed to have originated in the Eastern Mediteranean. 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. It is sometimes mistaken for a moth due to its plain appearance.
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July 8th, 2021
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