Cabbage butterfly

Howdy, BugFans, Warning: This episode comes with a Parentheses Alert. As the poet, John Ciardi once said “My life is lived in parentheses.” It also has a “Multiple References Warning.” The BugLady includes the names of her favorite sources so BugFans can research further information for themselves. Don’t disappoint her. The butterflies of early spring are the Angle Wings and Mourning Cloaks that have spent the winter as adults pumping, not iron, but antifreeze. Cabbage Whites/Cabbage butterflies are among the first butterflies to appear that have actually emerged from a chrysalis in the current year, and they are followed soon afterward by the closely-related Sulphurs. Both are in the family Pieridae, the Whites and Sulphurs. These medium-sized (2” wingspan) white or yellow butterflies may be monochromatic or they may add black wing tips and some spots. Cabbage butterflies are white and Sulphurs are yellow—except when they’re not. Read on. Cabbage White Butterfly The Cabbage White Butterfly ( Pieris rapae) (the rapae part comes from its larva’s fondness for plants in the mustard/cabbage family) is actually an alien (Eurasian) butterfly that drifted south after its accidental introduction to Montreal about 150 years ago. Like other introduced species, it liked what it saw—many of its favorite foodstuffs were agricultural crops that had already leapt the Pond—and it liked what it didn’t see, its native predators. Its caterpillar became a serious crop pest that was, for years...

• • • • White and Yellow Butterflies Whether in butterfly gardens or appreciated in nature, butterflies are arguably the gardener’s favorite insect. Florida is home to many butterflies, including several yellow and white butterflies that can be seen at various times of year; some are even viewable year-round. Here is a sampling of white and yellow butterflies found in our state. White Adult female checkered white butterfly. Photograph by The larva of the Pontia protodice) butterfly is called the southern cabbageworm and is a pest of plants in the Brassicaceae (cabbage) family. This butterfly is found throughout Florida from March to October. Adults have a wing-span of 1.25 to 2 inches. Male butterflies are white with dark gray markings on the front wings. Female butterflies are grayish-white with dark gray checkered markings on both the front and hind wings. It is most commonly found in disturbed areas where its host plants most often occur. Host plants include herbs in the Brassicaeae family and Virginia pepperweed. Female zebra swallowtail. Charles T. and John R. Bryson, Eurytides marcellus) is the only native kite swallowtail in Florida; it is also called the pawpaw butterfly, kite swallowtail, and ajax. The upper surface of the wings is white with black stripes and the hindwings have very long tails. Adult zebra swallowtails have a wingspread of 2.5 to 4 inches. These butterflies are found in Florida from February to December. Their preferred habitat is open woodland, ...

cabbage white, also called cabbage butterfly, either of two species of Pieris rapae) was introduced to c. 1860 and is one of the most common P. rapae has white or cream-coloured wings with small black dots and lays its eggs singly on leaves. The large cabbage white ( P. brassicae) is found throughout Europe, Asia, and Brassica crops. This article was most recently revised and updated by

The cabbage butterfly, voracious as a caterpillar, is every gardener’s menace. Turns out, these lovely white or sulfur yellow butterflies started trying to take over the planet millions of years before humans ever set foot on it. To respond, plants threw resources into self-defense. Proto-broccoli and other brassicas got more bitter. Yet even as plants changed to deter chomping larvae, the Pieridae family butterflies were one of few insect groups that evolved to tolerate these new chemical defenses. Research from biologists at Washington University in St. Louis uses statistical methods to trace the path of ancient pierid butterflies as they diversified and their plant hosts fought back over and over again, a battle repeated across evolutionary history. Braga “Our study provides some of the first evidence that the structure that we observe in butterfly-plant networks today — that is, the way the species interactions are organized — is stable over millions of years, even though the species-level interactions change,” said To model how butterfly-plant interactions evolve, Braga and Landis used previously published time-calibrated phylogenies for 66 Pieridae genera and 33 angiosperm (flowering plant) families that are known to be hosts of this kind of butterflies. The Washington University scientists collaborated with researchers from Stockholm University and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. “Butterflies depend on host plants as their only food source when they are cater...

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Just over a decade ago, Catherine Winter abandoned life as an art director in downtown Toronto and fled to a cabin in Quebec’s Laurentian mountains. She immersed herself in botany, permaculture, and herbalism, and now tends a thriving food forest and physic garden on her property. In addition to writing about plants for various websites and publications, Cate coordinates edible/medicinal gardening initiatives in disadvantaged communities in North America and the UK. Plants in the cabbage/brassica family are spectacularly tasty. The problem is that cabbage white butterflies find them delicious too, and they can obliterate an entire crop if you don’t take action. Broccoli, rapini, cauliflower, arugula, cabbage, and kale are as versatile as they are scrumptious, so it’s no wonder gardeners love them. But if you’re dealing with cabbage whites, you may be reconsidering your decision to grow them. Fortunately, there are several ways to fend off complete destruction. Ready to learn how? About Cabbage White Butterflies If you’ve ever tried to grow members of the cabbage family ( Brassicaceae or Cruciferae), you’ve undoubtedly come across these little jerks before. Cabbage white butterflies ( Pieris rapae) are easily identifiable, as they’re a creamy white color with a few dark dots towards their wings’ outer edges. If you’re in North America, northern Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, and you find these lovely white pests eating your bok choy, you’re likely dealing with They have...

• Facebook • Twitter • Pinterest Are you struggling to grow brassicas without those awful green cabbage worms? The cabbage moth (white butterfly) is to blame and I’ve only recently come to know its name and its infamy. When I was young, I loved running through the field on our property chasing after the white butterflies. I’d catch them and then let them go, only to catch them again. So much joy! As a mom, I smiled fondly at my daughters doing the same, calling out, “Flutter!” – the name they’d chosen for the white butterfly that loved our garden. Cabbage Moth inside insect netting with broccolini in our 2021 garden It spent so much time in our garden, especially near our brassicas – our kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. Soon I became suspicious as I discovered that this was actually a cabbage moth – the very white butterfly creating these awful green worms that ate everything to tatters. I quickly learned just how destructive cabbage white is to the garden, especially to brassicas. And so, I’ve set out to deter and eliminate the cabbage moth from our garden in just about any way possible! If you just want to grow your brassicas in peace, follow along and hopefully we can get through this together! What is the cabbage moth (Cabbage White)? Commonly called the cabbage moth, the cabbage white butterfly is scientifically known as Pieris rapae. It’s a member of the white and yellow butterfly family, Pieridae. Small to medium in size, this butterfly is more of ...

Those with a vegetable patch at home may know the pain of having visits from cabbage butterfly. Making cabbage butterfly decoys may assist in deterring them from your garden. They love brassicas, but will also lay their eggs on other plants. Then before you know it, you have a garden riddled with little green caterpillars eating holes on all of your leaves. Using a netting will be helpful in avoiding them reaching your garden, but depending on your set up may not always be possible. These decoys may help to deter the cabbage butterflies from coming onto your beloved brassicas. They can also be a cute decoration for your garden, but more importantly, a resourceful way to repurpose what would usually go into waste, and a great activity for the kids to get involved. What to do: – Draw little outlines of cabbage butterflies. There are some images on this page to help you. – Use the marker to draw some little details, such as the body, and the characteristic black dots on the wings. – Cut them out, and then stick them onto the top of your skewer with some tape. – Place them in your garden near your cabbages, broccoli, or other plants you want to try protect from cabbage butterfly. Or place them all over the garden for a fun afternoon activity outside with the kids! Other tips cabbage butterfly: • Observe your garden and spend a few minutes each day checking the underside of the leaves. • Wipe away any eggs you find using a damp cloth to prevent them from hatching. If the eggs a...