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Cabbage White - Hodges#4197 (Pieris rapae)
Photo#45533
Copyright © 2006
Robin McLeod
late caterpillar -
Pieris rapae
Ailsa Craig, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
November 24, 2004
Size: about 25 mm
on basement window
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Contributed by
Robin McLeod
on 22 March, 2006 - 1:57pm
Last updated 22 March, 2006 - 9:57pm
Reminds us of
Pieris rapae, but Hannah will probably know for certain
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john and jane balaban
, 22 March, 2006 - 7:31pm
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Cabbage White larva
Thanks, J&J; that's definitely it. I found a good
side view
from Australia showing the yellow lateral line of spots, and a nice
dorsal shot
by Jay Cossey from very close to home (London is only 30 km from here). Cabbage Whites are common in our yard all summer.
Image moved to species page.
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Robin McLeod
, 22 March, 2006 - 10:05pm
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