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Large Cabbage White

Pieris brassicae

Least Concern

About

Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Pieris brassicae (Large Cabbage White)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Blanca de la Col

French Piéride du Chou

German Großer Kohl-Weißling

Similar Species in Pieris

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Balkan Green-veined White

Canary Islands' Large White

Krueper's Small White

Pieris krueperi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Cabbage White?

The scientific name of Large Cabbage White is Pieris brassicae. It belongs to the genus Pieris.

What is the conservation status of Large Cabbage White?

Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Large Cabbage White live?

Large Cabbage White is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Large Cabbage White belong to?

Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae) belongs to the genus Pieris, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.

Is Large Cabbage White endangered?

No, Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Large Cabbage White belong to?

Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Large Cabbage White?

The closest relatives of Large Cabbage White in the genus Pieris include Balkan Green-veined White, Cabbage White, Canary Islands' Large White, Flutterbush, Formosan pieris.