FAUNA and FUNGHI of MALTA
(www.MaltaFauna.com)
Pieris brassicae  (Linnaeus, 1758)
Main synonym = Papilio brassicae    Linnaeus, 1758
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Lepidoptera / Pieridae
Large Cabbage White, Large White     Farfett tal-Kaboċċi
Further Information:
A repeated breeder, this very common species can be found almost all year round throughout the Maltese Islands. The larvae feed on a wide range of plants in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae).




















Search for Pieris brassicae  in the following online resources:

Search on Google

Google Scholar

More info on Wikipedia

Global Biodiversity

NCBI Database

Watch on YouTube
Other Links and info
Funghi & Fauna Main Page Wild Plants Main Index Close This Window
Image Code:
PIER-BRA

(required to buy images in this page)
This website needs financial support through sponsors or advertisment - check here .
All material and data on this webpage (www.MaltaWildPlants.com) is under the copyright of Stephen Mifsud (2002-2018)
This environment and biodiversity awareness website about the flora and fauna of Malta is sponsored by: