Pieris Brassicae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World form of cabbage butterfly.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Pieris brassicae, also known as the large white butterfly, is a common pest of brassica crops in Europe.
- Pieris brassicae is a major pest of cabbage and other brassica crops in the Old World.
- The caterpillars of Pieris brassicae can cause significant damage to cabbage and other brassica plants.
- Pieris brassicae is often found in gardens and agricultural fields where brassica crops are grown.
- The Pieris brassicae butterfly is known for its ability to transmit diseases to brassica plants.