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Whites & Yellows (Pieridae)
Sighting 4259448

Pieris rapae

1 Cabbage White at Hughes, ACT

Pieris rapae at Hughes, ACT - 9 May 2020
Pieris rapae at Hughes, ACT - 9 May 2020
Pieris rapae at Hughes, ACT - 9 May 2020
Pieris rapae at Hughes, ACT - 9 May 2020
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Identification history

Pieris rapae 14 May 2020 SuziBond
Pieris rapae 13 May 2020 TomT

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male 1 spot each wing and female

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Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 21 Feb 2024 by LisaH

Hellula hydralis

LisaH
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Feb 2024 by Ct1000

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis

Ct1000
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 9 Feb 2024 by LisaH

Macrotona australis

LisaH
Plesiochrysa ramburi (A Green Lacewing) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH

Plesiochrysa ramburi

LisaH
Parasteatoda sp. (genus) (A comb-footed spider) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 4 Feb 2024 by LisaH

Parasteatoda sp. (genus)

LisaH
Cydia pomonella (Codling Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 30 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Cydia pomonella

LisaH
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at GG154 - 30 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Oecophoridae (family)

LisaH
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 30 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Turneromyia sp. (genus)

LisaH
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

LisaH
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 23 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Lasioglossum sp. (genus)

LisaH
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 18 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Odontomyia hunteri

LisaH
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 18 Jan 2024 by LisaH

Oxyopes sp. (genus)

LisaH
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at GG154 - 26 Dec 2023 by LisaH

Theridion pyramidale

LisaH
Mordella limbata (A pintail beetle) at GG154 - 26 Dec 2023 by LisaH

Mordella limbata

LisaH
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 15 Dec 2023 by LisaH

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

LisaH
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 11 Dec 2023 by LisaH

Epidesmia hypenaria

LisaH
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by KL

Entomyzon cyanotis

KL
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by KL

Indigofera australis subsp. australis

KL
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by LisaH

Macrotona australis

LisaH
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by KL

Heteronympha merope

KL
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by LisaH

Psephotus haematonotus

LisaH
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Ct1000

Stenarella victoriae

Ct1000
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2021 by KL

Rytidosperma sp.

KL
Dianella longifolia var. longifolia (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2021 by KL

Dianella longifolia var. longifolia

KL
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by KL

Senecio diaschides

KL
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Ct1000

Ardices curvata

Ct1000
Senecio bathurstianus (Rough Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2021 by KL

Senecio bathurstianus

KL
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by KL

Hydrocotyle laxiflora

KL
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 31 May 2021 by Ct1000

Pardalotus punctatus

Ct1000
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 31 May 2021 by Ct1000

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris

Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Ct1000

Pachycephala rufiventris

Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Ct1000

Eudynamys orientalis

Ct1000
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by LisaH

Delta bicinctum

LisaH
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by KL

Rytidosperma sp.

KL
Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Ct1000

Pteropus poliocephalus

Ct1000
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 23 Nov 2020 by LisaH

Psaltoda moerens

LisaH
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by TomT

Austrostipa bigeniculata

TomT
at Hughes, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by jennyt

jennyt
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by Ct1000

Maratus scutulatus

Ct1000
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT

Oxalis sp.

TomT
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT

Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus)

TomT
Cotula australis (Common Cotula, Carrot Weed) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Aug 2020 by LisaH

Cotula australis

LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Aug 2020 by KL

Cynoglossum australe

KL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jul 2020 by Ct1000

Podargus strigoides

Ct1000
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Jun 2020 by JamWiRe

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris

JamWiRe
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jun 2020 by KL

Einadia nutans subsp. nutans

KL
Omphacomeria acerba (Leafless Sour-bush) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jun 2020 by TomT

Omphacomeria acerba

TomT
Oxalis thompsoniae (Fluffy-fruit Wood-sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT

Oxalis thompsoniae

TomT
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF

Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus)

JackyF
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH

Uresiphita ornithopteralis

LisaH
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by jennyt

Austrostipa scabra

jennyt
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by jennyt

Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta

jennyt
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Ct1000
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris

Ct1000
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Phyllotocus navicularis

LisaH
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Wahlenbergia capillaris

LisaH
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

Turneromyia sp. (genus)

Ct1000
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

Oriolus sagittatus

Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

Eudynamys orientalis

Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

Eudynamys orientalis

Ct1000
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

Phalaenoides glycinae

Ct1000
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000

Papilio aegeus

Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by LisaH

Eudynamys orientalis

LisaH
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by Ct1000

Dolomedes sp. (genus)

Ct1000
Lychas marmoreus (Little Marbled Scorpion) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2019 by Ct1000

Lychas marmoreus

Ct1000
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by LisaH

Wahlenbergia sp.

LisaH
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by LisaH

Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta

LisaH
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by Ct1000

Oxyopes sp. (genus)

Ct1000
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by Ct1000

Podargus strigoides

Ct1000
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by Ct1000

Amegilla sp. (genus)

Ct1000
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by LisaH

Eusemocosma pruinosa

LisaH
Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Oct 2019 by LisaH

Belenois java

LisaH
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by LisaH

Eolophus roseicapilla

LisaH
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by TomT

Platycercus elegans

TomT
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2019 by LisaH

zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream)

LisaH
Cotoneaster pannosus (Cotoneaster) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Apr 2019 by ruthkerruish

Cotoneaster pannosus

ruthkerruish
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by ruthkerruish

Xerochrysum viscosum

ruthkerruish
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by TomT

Acrida conica

TomT
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by TomT

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

TomT
Omphacomeria acerba (Leafless Sour-bush) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by KL

Omphacomeria acerba

KL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by jennyt

Platycercus elegans

jennyt
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by jennyt

Cracticus torquatus

jennyt
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Nov 2016 by jennyt

Tiliqua scincoides scincoides

jennyt
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 21 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Hughes, ACT - 19 Feb 2024 by Ct1000
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 9 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Plesiochrysa ramburi (A Green Lacewing) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 7 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Parasteatoda sp. (genus) (A comb-footed spider) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 4 Feb 2024 by LisaH
Cydia pomonella (Codling Moth) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 30 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at GG154 - 30 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 30 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Lasioglossum sp. (genus) (Furrow Bee) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 23 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 18 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 18 Jan 2024 by LisaH
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at GG154 - 26 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Mordella limbata (A pintail beetle) at GG154 - 26 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek - 15 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 11 Dec 2023 by LisaH
Entomyzon cyanotis (Blue-faced Honeyeater) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by KL
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Sep 2022 by KL
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by LisaH
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by KL
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Hughes, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by LisaH
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jan 2022 by Ct1000
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2021 by KL
Dianella longifolia var. longifolia (Pale Flax Lily, Blue Flax Lily) at Hughes, ACT - 11 Dec 2021 by KL
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by KL
Ardices curvata (Crimson Tiger Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by Ct1000
Senecio bathurstianus (Rough Fireweed) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Oct 2021 by KL
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Sep 2021 by KL
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Hughes, ACT - 31 May 2021 by Ct1000
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 31 May 2021 by Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by Ct1000
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by LisaH
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Hughes, ACT - 21 Dec 2020 by KL
Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) at Hughes, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by Ct1000
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Hughes Grassy Woodland - 23 Nov 2020 by LisaH
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by TomT
at Hughes, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by jennyt
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by Ct1000
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by TomT
Cotula australis (Common Cotula, Carrot Weed) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Aug 2020 by LisaH
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Aug 2020 by KL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jul 2020 by Ct1000
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Jun 2020 by JamWiRe
Einadia nutans subsp. nutans (Climbing Saltbush) at Hughes, ACT - 8 Jun 2020 by KL
Omphacomeria acerba (Leafless Sour-bush) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Jun 2020 by TomT
Oxalis thompsoniae (Fluffy-fruit Wood-sorrel) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by TomT
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Hughes, ACT - 30 May 2020 by JackyF
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Hughes, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by jennyt
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by jennyt
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hughes, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 14 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Hughes, ACT - 17 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by LisaH
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Hughes, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by Ct1000
Lychas marmoreus (Little Marbled Scorpion) at Hughes, ACT - 30 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by LisaH
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by LisaH
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by Ct1000
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Hughes, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by LisaH
Belenois java (Caper White) at Hughes, ACT - 4 Oct 2019 by LisaH
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hughes, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Jun 2019 by TomT
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Hughes, ACT - 16 May 2019 by LisaH
Cotoneaster pannosus (Cotoneaster) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Apr 2019 by ruthkerruish
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Hughes, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by ruthkerruish
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Hughes, ACT - 28 Jan 2019 by TomT
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Hughes, ACT - 29 Dec 2018 by TomT
Omphacomeria acerba (Leafless Sour-bush) at Hughes, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by KL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Hughes, ACT - 2 Feb 2018 by jennyt
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Hughes, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by jennyt
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Hughes, ACT - 20 Nov 2016 by jennyt

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 9 May 2020 10:16 AM Recorded on
  • TomT Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

Species information

  • Pieris rapae Scientific name
  • Cabbage White Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 2142.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 312 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

  • Synonyms

    Artogeia rapae

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