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Cabbage White

(Pieris rapae)

Cabbage Whites arrived in N.A. around 1860
Females have two dark spots on the upper side of each forewing
Males show only a single spot and sometimes none on certain broods
They are often among the first butterflies to emerge in spring.
They lay eggs on members of the mustard plants.
Cultivated plants like cabbage, mustard, and broccoli are favored.
Body hairs secrete droplets of "mayolenes" that deter ant attacks
Their cue to overwinter is determined by temperature rather than day length.

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