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Japanese Pieris

Pieris japonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Insecta (곤충)
Order
Lepidoptera (나비목)
Family
Pieridae
Genus
Pieris
Species
Pieris japonica (Japanese Pieris)

Names in Other Languages

French piéride du Japon
German japanische Lavendelheide

Similar Species in Pieris

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Balkan Green-veined White
Pieris balcana
Least Concern
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Canary Islands' Large White
Pieris cheiranthi
Endangered
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Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
Least Concern
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Green-veined White
Pieris napi
Least Concern
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Large Cabbage White
Pieris brassicae
Least Concern
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Krueper's Small White
Pieris krueperi
Least Concern
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Madeiran Large White
Pieris wollastoni
Critically Endangered
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Mountain Green-Veined White
Pieris bryoniae
Least Concern
View all species in Pieris →

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Compare Species

vs Balkan Green-veined White vs Canary Islands' Large White vs Cabbage White vs Green-veined White

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Pieris?
The scientific name of Japanese Pieris is Pieris japonica. It belongs to the genus Pieris.
Where does Japanese Pieris live?
Japanese Pieris is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Japanese Pieris belong to?
Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica) belongs to the genus Pieris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.
What kingdom does Japanese Pieris belong to?
Japanese Pieris (Pieris japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Pieris?
The closest relatives of Japanese Pieris in the genus Pieris include Balkan Green-veined White, Canary Islands' Large White, Cabbage White, Green-veined White, Large Cabbage White.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Pieris — 13 Species

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Balkan Green-veined White
Pieris balcana
LC 🐾
Canary Islands' Large White
Pieris cheiranthi
EN 🐾
Cabbage White
Pieris rapae
LC 🐾
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
LC 🐾
Large Cabbage White
Pieris brassicae
LC 🐾
Krueper's Small White
Pieris krueperi
LC 🐾
Madeiran Large White
Pieris wollastoni
CR 🐾
Mountain Green-Veined White
Pieris bryoniae
LC 🐾
Mountain Small White
Pieris ergane
LC
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Japanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
NE
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Southern Small White
Pieris mannii
LC 🐾
Flutterbush
Pieris floribunda
NE 🐾
Formosan pieris
Pieris formosa
LC
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