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Cabbage white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, caterpillars and damage to pointed cabbage plant leaves

Cabbage white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, caterpillars and damage to pointed cabbage plant leaves


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Cabbage white butterfly, Pieris brassicae, caterpillars and damage to pointed cabbage plant leaves

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Media ID 9689323

© FLPA/Nigel Cattlin

August Brassica Brassicae Butterflies Butterfly Cabbage Caterpillar Caterpillars Close Damage Devon Insecta Large Larvae Leaf Leaves Lepidoptera Oleracea Pieridae Pieris Small White Pointed


Nature's Hungry Munchers - A Caterpillar Fiesta on Cabbage Leaves!

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. In this snapshot by FLPA/Nigel Cattlin, we witness a fascinating battle between the voracious caterpillars of the Cabbage white butterfly and their favorite feast - pointed cabbage plant leaves. It's an all-you-can-eat buffet for these leaf-munching enthusiasts! The scene is set in picturesque Devon, UK, during a sunny August day. The vibrant green leaves of the pointed cabbage plants provide an irresistible playground for these tiny lepidopteran larvae. With their insatiable appetite, they leave behind a trail of intricate damage that showcases their feeding frenzy. These small but mighty insects belong to the Pieris brassicae species, commonly known as Cabbage white butterflies. Their large presence can be seen fluttering around England's countryside, bringing life and color to our gardens. As we zoom in closer to this extraordinary moment captured by Nigel Cattlin, it becomes clear that nature has its own unique way of balancing things out. While the caterpillars enjoy their mealtime extravaganza, let's not forget that they play an essential role in pollination and maintaining biodiversity. So next time you spot some chewed-up cabbage leaves or encounter these charming creatures in your garden, take a moment to appreciate their contribution to our ecosystem – even if it means sacrificing some greens along the way!

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