Pieris rapae

Cabbage White at Molonglo River Reserve

Pieris rapae at Molonglo River Reserve - 19 Jan 2024
Pieris rapae at Molonglo River Reserve - 19 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Pieris rapae 28 Jan 2024 owenh
Pieris rapae 28 Jan 2024 CarbonAI
Pieris rapae 28 Jan 2024 SWishart

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User's notes

There were lots of cabbage whites on the walk with this the second and larger massing. This is just near a footbridge which was under water so the ground was quite wet.

2 comments

owenh wrote:
   28 Jan 2024
Males mud-puddling - replacing mineral salts lost in their exertions
SWishart wrote:
   2 Feb 2024
Ta. Appreciate the explanation.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 19 Jan 2024 11:54 AM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

Additional information

  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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
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  • Synonyms

    Artogeia rapae

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