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Small White (Pieris rapae) The green pupa becomes clear before eclosion. Australia,Geotagged,Pieris rapae,Small White,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Small White (Pieris rapae)

The green pupa becomes clear before eclosion.

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The Small White is a small- to medium-sized butterfly species of the Yellows-and-Whites family Pieridae. It is also known as the Small Cabbage White and in New Zealand, simply as White Butterfly. The names "Cabbage Butterfly" and "Cabbage White" can also refer to the Large White.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Apr 20, 2016. Captured Mar 19, 2015 10:40 in 101 Main St, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm