Pieris rapae
- Pronunciation
- /PIE-er-iss RAH-pee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pieris rapae
- Plural
- Pieris rapae
Definition
A species of butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae, commonly known as the cabbage white or small white butterfly.
Etymology
Named after the Greek 'Pieris', a goddess of the mountains and meadows, and 'rapae', referring to its association with cabbage.
Example
The Pieris rapae is considered an invasive species in North America.
Related Terms
- Lepidoptera
- Cabbage white
- Invasive species