Common Name: Indian Cabbage White
Scientific Name: Pieris canidia
Size: 45-55mm
Location: Sitapaila, Nepal
Seen in elevation of around 121m to 3657m in open country and flowers, Indian Cabbage White is widespread and very common. The antennae of the male are black with minute white specks, white to pale cream color on its upper side. The hairs on the head and thorax are greenish-grey. The male has a single spot on the upper-fore-wing.
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