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