Pieris rapae

Cabbage White at Jerrara, NSW

Pieris rapae at Jerrara, NSW - 11 Jan 2023 06:42 PM
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Pieris rapae 11 Jan 2023 owenh
Pieris rapae 11 Jan 2023 plants

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This cabbage white has been trapped by its proboscis by the flower and can not escape.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Araujia sericifera Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

Species information

  • Pieris rapae Scientific name
  • Cabbage White Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 2142.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 385 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Artogeia rapae

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