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Family: Pieridae   Checklist Number: 58.006

Pieris brassicae (Linnaeus, 1758)

Large White

This is a very mobile and widespread migrant species. Most adults are seen close to breeding areas, in gardens and areas where brassica crops are grown, they are also partial to nasturtiums. The flight period is from May to September.

References: 
Kirkland, P. (2022). Discovering Scotland's Butterflies.
Newland, D.E. (2006). Discover Butterflies in Britain.

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