NATURE
Butterflies
Small White
Artogeia rapae
Wingspan 45mm
Smaller and commoner than large white. Underwings yellowish. Upperwings creamy-white with dark tip to forewing; female has two dark spots on forewing. Flies April-May and July-August. Caterpillars feed on cabbage and other brassicas.



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