Large White

Alien species, recently invaded South Africa from Cape Town. Confined to coastal regions of southwestern Cape as far as Plettenburg Bay. Flies in summer months.

Family Name:

Pieris brassicae

Common Name:

Large White

Identification:

Wingspan 50-55 mm. Male and female similar.

Behaviour:

Flies throughout the day. Strong flier, sometimes stops at flowers

Larval foodplants:

Various