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Small White

Small White

Photo by Norman Pimlott

Small white female

Small white female

Photo by Norman Pimlott

Small White - Pieris rapae

This species and its larger cousin, the Large White, are often referred to as Cabbage Whites, though the Small White causes less damage to crops. There is a black tip to each wing plus one or two black dots. The underside is often more creamy white. Second brood adults have noticeably darker markings that those of the first brood.

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