Pieris rapae (Linnaeus)
Description:
- white butterflies which have a few black spots on the front wings and black to gray wing tips
- hind wings have a single spot at the front edge
- travel like typical caterpillars without a looping motion
- larvae are dark-green caterpillars up to 2 inches long
Damage:
- attack is similar to and easily confused with the cabbage looper
- related species, including the great southern white, may also be pests