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Pieris canidia canidia (Linnaeus, 1768)
| Family Name: | Pieridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | The Cabbage White |
Name
Description
| Size | 45 mm to 50 mm |
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| Description | The Cabbage White has predominantly white wings, with usually a few black post-discal spots and a black apical border on the forewings above. The females are more heavily black-dusted, and possess a distinct double spot in space 1b of the forewing. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Host Plant: Cleome rutidosperma |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
Status
| Conservation Status | Moderately Rare |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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