Pieris Rapae Collection

Green-veined white, Pieris napi, small white, Pieris rapae, mountain clouded yellow, Colias phicomone
FLO4670871 Green-veined white, Pieris napi, small white, Pieris rapae, mountain clouded yellow, Colias phicomone, and dark-veined white, Pieris bryoniae

Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower
FLO4562389 Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

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

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

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) resting on bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. April

Cabbage white on Frikarts Aster

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) on vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare). Kent, UK. July

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

Pierid butterflies, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Pierid butterflies, 1897. The Cabbage White, a butterfly whose larvae (cabbageworms) feed on cabbages. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 13th June 1897

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

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

03061-00401 Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) on Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) Marion Co
Cabbage White (Pieris Rapae) on Butterfly Bush (Buddleja Davidii) Marion County, Illinois

Artwork of white caterpillar with black spots

Cabbage White butterfly (pieris rapae) perched on plant leaf, side view

North America, USA, New York State. Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) on Orange Hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca), also called Devils paintbrush. This butterfly is very common

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

Small white butterfly C016 / 2236
Small white butterfly. View of the upperside of a female small white (Pieris rapae). This widespread butterfly, also known as the small cabbage white, is found across Europe, North Africa, Asia

Small white butterfly C016 / 2237
Small white butterfly. View of the upperside of a male small white (Pieris rapae). This widespread butterfly, also known as the small cabbage white, is found across Europe, North Africa, Asia

Pieris rapae, small white
SEM image of the wing of a small white butterfly

Small white butterfly egg, SEM
Small white butterfly egg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an egg of the small white butterfly (Pieris rapae)

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The Pieris rapae, commonly known as the Small White Butterfly, is a delicate and beautiful insect that can be found in various locations around the world. This species starts its life as a small white butterfly egg, which can be observed under high magnification using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In April, in Boscastle, Cornwall, UK, a stunning image captures a Small White Butterfly resting gracefully on a vibrant bluebell. The contrast between the butterfly's pure white wings and the vivid blue petals creates an enchanting scene. Another captivating moment showcases two butterflies of this species simultaneously sipping nectar from flowers. Their synchronized movements create an elegant display of nature's harmony. The Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) also has an affinity for Frikarts Aster and Vipers Bugloss plants. In Kent, UK and Marion Co. , these butterflies are spotted perched delicately on these plants' leaves and blossoms respectively. Artistic depictions from 1897 by F Meaulle showcase the ethereal beauty of Pierid butterflies like Pieris rapae. These illustrations capture their gracefulness and intricate patterns with remarkable detail. Moving to Astoria, Oregon in the United States of America, we witness a Cabbage White Butterfly finding solace on top of a daisy. This serene moment highlights how even amidst vast landscapes, nature finds tranquility in simplicity. A fascinating artwork portrays the early stages of development for this species - a white caterpillar adorned with black spots. This depiction reminds us that every creature goes through transformative phases before revealing their true beauty. Lastly, in New York State's Orange Hawkweed field stands another Cabbage White Butterfly perched upon one of its vibrant orange flowers. The juxtaposition between the butterfly's pristine wings against the fiery hues creates an eye-catching sight within nature's tapestry.