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Cabbage White Collection

The cabbage white butterfly, scientifically known as Pieris brassicae, is a stunning creature that can be found in various locations around the world

Background imageCabbage White Collection: La Pompadour. Carolina spicebush, Calycanthus floridus, with cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae

La Pompadour. Carolina spicebush, Calycanthus floridus, with cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae
FLO4596182 La Pompadour. Carolina spicebush, Calycanthus floridus, with cabbage white butterfly, Pieris rapae. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage White on Frikart's Aster, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Cabbage White on Frikart's Aster, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae), Vallee de l Eure (Eure Valley), Eure-et-Loir

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae), Vallee de l Eure (Eure Valley), Eure-et-Loir, France, August

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England, UK, August

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage white on Frikarts Aster

Cabbage white on Frikarts Aster

Background imageCabbage White Collection: A Vase of Flowers (oil on copper)

A Vase of Flowers (oil on copper)
FIT62490 A Vase of Flowers (oil on copper) by Seghers, Daniel (1590-1661); 48.2x35.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Pieridae (harmful butterflies) (colour litho)

Pieridae (harmful butterflies) (colour litho)
971907 Pieridae (harmful butterflies) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pieridae (harmful butterflies)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Peaches and Grapes with a Cabbage White on a Marble Ledge, (oil on marble)

Peaches and Grapes with a Cabbage White on a Marble Ledge, (oil on marble)
827898 Peaches and Grapes with a Cabbage White on a Marble Ledge, (oil on marble) by Dael, Jan Frans van (1764-1840); 27.2x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England, UK, August

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England, UK, August

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage White Butterfly, Pieris rapae, Louisville, Kentucky

Cabbage White Butterfly, Pieris rapae, Louisville, Kentucky

Background imageCabbage White Collection: 03061-00320 Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) on Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) Marion Co

03061-00320 Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) on Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) Marion Co. IL

Background imageCabbage White Collection: A Cabbage White Butterfly Rests On A Daisy; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Cabbage White Butterfly Rests On A Daisy; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Two butterflies sucking nectar in parallel

Two butterflies sucking nectar in parallel
Two Small Whites are sucking nectar of the flowers of Chinese garlic chives at the same time. Late spring scene

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host

Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to
DK-115 Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to pupating. Wiltshire, England

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Artwork of white caterpillar with black spots

Artwork of white caterpillar with black spots

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage white butterfly on yellow flower

Cabbage white butterfly on yellow flower
Fragile cabbage white butterfly perched on yellow wildflower with wings spread and markings showing

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large White butterfly -Pieris brassicae- on Common Zinnia -Zinnia elegans-

Large White butterfly -Pieris brassicae- on Common Zinnia -Zinnia elegans-

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large White -Pieris brassicae-, Hesse, Germany

Large White -Pieris brassicae-, Hesse, Germany

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae, Nymphalis urticae-, Hesse, Germany

Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae, Nymphalis urticae-, Hesse, Germany

Background imageCabbage White Collection: CJ3 8465 Pieris brassicae, Cabbage white Butteryfly

CJ3 8465 Pieris brassicae, Cabbage white Butteryfly
Pieris brassicae, Cabbage white Buttery fly on Phlox. Large cabbage White, Cabbage White, Butterfly, lepidoptera, Flowers, blooms, Exmoor June 2013

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Small White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) adult, feeding on Buddleia (Buddleja sp)

Small White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) adult, feeding on Buddleia (Buddleja sp. ) flowers in garden, Leicestershire
Small White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) adult, feeding on Buddleia (Buddleja sp.) flowers in garden, Leicestershire, England, September

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae ssp. brassicae) adult female, feeding on ragwort flower

Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae ssp. brassicae) adult female, feeding on ragwort flower, France, October

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) adult female, feeding on lavender flowers, Norfolk

Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) adult female, feeding on lavender flowers, Norfolk, England, August

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage White caterpillars (Pieris rapae) on a leaf, view from above

Cabbage White caterpillars (Pieris rapae) on a leaf, view from above

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage white caterpillar, SEM

Cabbage white caterpillar, SEM
Cabbage white caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the caterpillar (larva) of a large (or cabbage) white butterfly (Pieris brassicae)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage white caterpillar head, SEM

Cabbage white caterpillar head, SEM
Cabbage white caterpillar head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of a cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) butterfly larva (caterpillar)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large white butterfly scent scales SEM

Large white butterfly scent scales SEM
Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) scent scales (androconia), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Androconia (plural) of the male large white butterfly

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large white butterfly scent scale, SEM

Large white butterfly scent scale, SEM
Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) scent scale (androconium), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Androconia (plural) of the male large white butterfly

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large white butterfly larval spiracle SEM

Large white butterfly larval spiracle SEM
Large white butterfly (Peiris brassicae) larval spiracle, coloured scanning electron micrograph, (SEM). Air diffuses into the spiracle

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large White Butterfly - female feeding on Lavender flower - Essex, UK IN000808

Large White Butterfly - female feeding on Lavender flower - Essex, UK IN000808
COS-3852 Large White Butterfly - female feeding on Lavender flower Essex, UK Pieris brassicae Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCabbage White Collection: PLM of sucking proboscis of butterfly P. brassicae

PLM of sucking proboscis of butterfly P. brassicae
Head of a butterfly. Polarised light micrograph of the head and coiled proboscis of a Cabbage White butterfly, Pieris brassicae

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage white caterpillar

Cabbage white caterpillar. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a caterpillar (larva) of the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris sp.)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Cabbage white butterfly caterpillars

Cabbage white butterfly caterpillars. Close-up of the larvae of the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) on a leaf. These caterpillars feed on plants in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae)

Background imageCabbage White Collection: Large White - Newly hatched caterpillars eating nasturtium leaf, Wiltshire, England, UK

Large White - Newly hatched caterpillars eating nasturtium leaf, Wiltshire, England, UK
DK-112 Large White - Newly hatched caterpillars eating nasturtium leaf Wiltshire, England, UK Pieris brassicae David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The cabbage white butterfly, scientifically known as Pieris brassicae, is a stunning creature that can be found in various locations around the world. One such place is the Vallee de l Eure, situated in Eure-et-Loir, where these large white butterflies gracefully flutter through the air. In England, another enchanting sight awaits as these cabbage whites feed on lavender flowers in gardens. Their delicate wings contrast beautifully against the vibrant purple blooms, creating a picturesque scene that captures nature's elegance. Sometimes, you may witness two of these butterflies sucking nectar from flowers side by side. It's an extraordinary display of synchrony and harmony within their species. Not limited to lavender alone, cabbage whites also find solace on Frikarts Aster. The combination of their snowy wings and the colorful petals creates a mesmerizing visual feast for any observer. Art has also been inspired by these creatures' beauty. In "A Vase of Flowers, " an oil painting on copper canvas showcases their ethereal presence among other blossoms—a true testament to their allure. However captivating they may be visually, it's important to note that some members of this family called Pieridae are considered harmful butterflies due to their feeding habits or larval stages affecting crops and plants negatively. A color lithograph depicts this aspect while highlighting the diversity within this group. Even marble ledges serve as perches for cabbage whites as depicted in "Peaches and Grapes with a Cabbage White. " This oil painting showcases how even man-made structures can become part of nature's canvas when adorned with these elegant insects. Their presence extends beyond Europe too; August brings sightings of large white butterflies feeding on lavender flowers in English gardens located in the United Kingdom—an exquisite blend of cultures merging into one harmonious moment captured by nature enthusiasts worldwide. Traveling across continents takes us to Louisville, Kentucky where we encounter another member of this butterfly family: Pieris rapae.