Pieris (Artogeia) rapae
- Pronunciation
- /PYEER-is (ar-toe-GEY-ee-uh) RAH-pay/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pieris (Artogeia) rapae
- Plural
- Pieris (Artogeia) rapae
Definition
A species of butterfly in the family Pieridae, commonly known as the small white or small cabbage white.
Etymology
Example
Pieris (Artogeia) rapae is a common pest of crops, particularly cabbage.
Related Terms
- Lepidoptera
- Pieridae
- Small white
- Small cabbage white
- Cabbage butterfly