Large White
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Pieris brassicae
Common & widespread in Britain.
The large white Larvae are observed to be cylindrical, robust, and elongated by the fifth instar, yellow in colour and with bright colouration on their abdomen and thorax.
The Larvae feeds on the members of the Cabbage family, making them a pest in allotments.
The upperside of the Male is creamy white.
The forewing is irrorated (sprinkled) with black scales at the base and along the costa for a short distance.
The upperside of the Female is similar to that of the Male, but the irroration of black scales at the bases of the wings is more extended.
Flight period is from April-June & July-September.
Also known as Cabbage White.