Order Lepidoptera · Species Profile
Pieris brassicae
Common Names
2 photos documented · 39 species in Pieridae
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Specimen Data
Quick Information
Family
Pieridae
Subfamily
Not yet available
Tribe
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Genus
Pieris
Species
brassicae
Distribution
Widespread across Turkey
Habitat
Gardens, farmland, and roadsides, especially near brassica crops.
Flight Period
March – October
Larval Host Plants
Not yet available
Altitude
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Conservation
Not yet available
Interactive distribution map coming soon.
Widespread across Turkey
Scientific Profile
Scientific Profile
Taxonomy
- Order
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- Superfamily
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- Family
- Pieridae
- Subfamily
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- Tribe
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- Genus
- Pieris
- Species
- brassicae
Distribution
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Flight Period
Flight period information is not yet available.
Habitat
Habitat information is not yet available.
Altitude
Altitude information is not yet available.
Host Plants
Host plant information is not yet available.
Conservation
Conservation information is not yet available.
External Resources
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Field Notes
Description
A common, strong-flying white butterfly whose caterpillars are a familiar sight on cabbages and other brassicas.
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References
This species profile is compiled by Alperen Yayla from personal field observations across Turkey and Europe. Formal literature citations will be added as this atlas develops.