Wholesale Pieris brassicae Large White ENGLAND
Original price was: £2.25.£1.45Current price is: £1.45.
Large White or Cabbage White Butterfly
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
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Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758
Colour: The topside (recto) of the male is pale white with black tipped forewings, the female is also white but with extra black spots on forewing. Hind-wings of both sexes yellowish-white. The underside (verso) of both sexes is similar white forewings with greenish yellow hind-wings.
Size: Wingspan 55-68mm
Comments & Applications: A common species throughout its range, a pest of brassicae plant species. Commonly known as the Large or Cabbage White butterfly.
Our unique selection of British and European butterflies is a perfect stepping stone into building your own cabinet reference collection. Also useful in education and taxonomy. An ideal subject for closeup photography, film, media, artistry, interior design, craft frames and dome applications.
Our British and European butterflies are all ethically sourced, they originate from either captive bred stock, or old antique collections. Butterfly collecting within this ethical boundary is perfectly sustainable and in no way harms wild populations. Why not start your own butterfly reference collection today for posterity.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
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