Pieridae: Pierinae

06998 Small White Pieris rapae, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1550 (ABH58.007)

Christophstal, July 2013
Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General InformationOverwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: 38-57mm
Foodplant(s): cabbages (Brassica spp.), Charlock (Sinapis arvensis), Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Hoary Cress (Cardaria draba), Rape (Brassica napus), crucifers (Cruciferae)
Flying: Two generations, mid April-June and July-late September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Cultivated land, hedgerows and wood edges.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in August 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 05 July to 18 October

Recorded date range (Egg): 16 July to 16 July

Similar Species
Christophstal, July 2013
Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Large White Pieris brassicae
Christophstal, July 2013
Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Green-veined White Pieris napi


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5