Large white — size comparison

The large white visits gardens, fields and wild brassica habitats. Adults take nectar; females lay on brassica leaves and caterpillars initially feed together.

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Large white

Pieris brassicae

60,5 mmAdult female
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Large whiteWingspan60.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Large white — size comparison — facts and sources

The large white visits gardens, fields and wild brassica habitats. Adults take nectar; females lay on brassica leaves and caterpillars initially feed together.

Caterpillars accumulate host-plant compounds contributing to defence against some predators. After growth they pupate and emerge as adults.

Measurement sources