Small white — size comparison

The small white occurs in gardens, fields and places with wild vegetation. Caterpillars use brassicas, including plants growing outside cultivated fields. Adult

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

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

Small white

Pieris rapae

47,5 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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Small whiteWingspan47.5 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
Small white — size comparison — facts and sources

The small white occurs in gardens, fields and places with wild vegetation. Caterpillars use brassicas, including plants growing outside cultivated fields. Adults take nectar and move between suitable feeding and breeding sites.

Weather and region influence the number of successive generations. Arriving butterflies supplement some populations. Individuals of different generations can differ slightly in appearance, which should be considered during identification.

Measurement sources