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Cabbage White

Pieris rapae

Least Concern

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Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) 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

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Japan), Europe (41 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Insecta (böcek)

Order

Lepidoptera (Pul kanatlılar)

Species

Pieris rapae (Cabbage White)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Blanquita de la Col

French Petit Blanc Du Chou

German Kleiner Kohl-Weißling

Portuguese Borboleta-das-couves

Similar Species in Pieris

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Balkan Green-veined White

Pieris balcana

Least Concern

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Canary Islands' Large White

Krueper's Small White

Critically Endangered

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Mountain Green-Veined White

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabbage White?

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

What is the conservation status of Cabbage White?

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

Where does Cabbage White live?

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

What family does Cabbage White belong to?

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

Is Cabbage White endangered?

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

What kingdom does Cabbage White belong to?

Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Cabbage White?

The closest relatives of Cabbage White in the genus Pieris include Balkan Green-veined White, Canary Islands' Large White, Green-veined White, Large Cabbage White, Krueper's Small White.