Pieris Brassicae Collection

Female Large white / Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in flight, Surrey, UK. Multiple exposure

Large white, Pieris brassicae, clouded yellow, Colias croceus, and black-veined white, Aporia crataegi
FLO4670859 Large white, Pieris brassicae, clouded yellow, Colias croceus, and black-veined white, Aporia crataegi. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis

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

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

Large White, Cabbage Butterfly or Cabbage White -Pieris brassicae-, caterpillar

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

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

Large White -Pieris brassicae-, Hesse, Germany

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

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

Large Whites or Cabbage Butterflies Pieris brassicae, illustration
Large White or Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae), illustration

Larvae of Large White or Cabbage Butterfly Pieris brassicae, illustration
Larvae of Large White or Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae), illustration

Large White (Pieris brassicae) butterfly standing on Salix lanata leaf, close-up

SEM of the antenna of white butterfly
Butterfly antenna. Scanning electron micrograph of the surface of the antenna of the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae. Antennae are the paired mobile sense organs found on the butterflys head

Butterfly eggs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eggs of the large white (cabbage white) butterfly Pieris brassicae

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)

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)

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

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

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

2nd of the F / col SEMs of caterpillars hatching
Second of 5 false-colour scanning electron micro- graphs of caterpillars hatching from the eggs of the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae

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Scanning electron micrograph of a newly emerged caterpillar among a batch of hatching eggs of the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, on the undersurface of a nasturtium leaf

Larva of white butterfly
Scanning electron micrograph of a recently hatched caterpillar (larva) of the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, seen on the undersurface of a nasturtium leaf

SEM of caterpillars hatching from eggs
Fourth of 5 false-colour scanning electron micro- graphs of caterpillars hatching from the eggs of the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae

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Scanning electron micrograph of a hatching egg of the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, showing the head of the caterpillar breaking through the shell

5th of the F / col SEMs of caterpillars hatching
Fifth of 5 false-colour scanning electron microgr- aphs of caterpillars hatching from the eggs of the the large white butterfly, Pieris brassicae

Cabbage white butterfly caterpillar, SEM
Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) larva (caterpillar) on the underside of a leaf, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Cabbage white caterpillar hatching, SEM
Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) larva (caterpillar) hatching, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The eggs are laid in batches of up to 150 on the underside of brassica plant

Cabbage white butterfly eggs, SEM
Cabbage white butterfly eggs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eggs of the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae)

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)

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The elegant flight of the female Large White butterfly, also known as the Cabbage White butterfly (Pieris brassicae), is captured in Surrey, UK. In Vallee de l Eure (Eure Valley), Eure-et-Loir, this majestic creature graces the landscape with its presence. The beauty of nature unfolds as a Large White butterfly delicately feeds on lavender flowers in an English garden during the month of August. Its wings flutter gracefully against the backdrop of vibrant purple blooms. From caterpillar to adult, the life cycle is truly remarkable. A captivating image showcases a young Large White caterpillar inching along leaves, preparing for its transformation into a magnificent butterfly. Another enchanting moment captures a Large White perched upon a Common Zinnia flower - Zinnia elegans - displaying its intricate patterns and delicate features. Venturing further into Hesse, Germany, we encounter more sightings of these ethereal creatures. Against lush greenery and blue skies, Pieris brassicae dances through meadows and gardens alike. Their presence adds an air of tranquility to their surroundings. Illustrations depicting multiple Large Whites or Cabbage Butterflies remind us that these enchanting insects are not only beautiful but also important pollinators in our ecosystems. They play an essential role in maintaining biodiversity and ensuring the survival of various plant species. Whether it's capturing their graceful flight or witnessing them feed on nectar-rich flowers like lavender or zinnias, observing Pieris brassicae reminds us to appreciate nature's wonders all around us – from Surrey to Hesse and beyond.