Pieris Rapae (Noun)
Meaning 1
Toxic green larva of a cabbage butterfly.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Small widely distributed form.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pieris rapae, a small widely distributed form, is commonly known as the cabbage white butterfly due to its tendency to feed on cabbage and other related plants.
- Pieris rapae, a small widely distributed form, is a species of butterfly that is found on every continent except Antarctica.
- In the United States, the pieris rapae, a small widely distributed form, is often considered a pest due to its damage to crops.
- The pieris rapae, a small widely distributed form, is a non-native species that has been introduced to many parts of the world through human activity.
- Pieris rapae, a small widely distributed form, is known for its distinctive white wings with black spots, and is often seen flying around gardens and agricultural fields.