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It's called a cabbage butterfly, because it eats cabbages

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Favorite food of the cabbage butterfly?

The cabbage butterfly larvae, also known as cabbage worms, feed on plants in the Brassicaceae family such as cabbage, broccoli, and kale. The adult cabbage butterfly feeds on flower nectar, but does not have a specific favorite food as it primarily focuses on mating and laying eggs.


Where is a Cabbage Butterfly's habitat?

outside


What species of butterfly begins with then letter C?

· Cabbage White Butterfly · Cairns Birdwing Butterfly


What is a cabbage white?

A cabbage white is the common name for the butterfly Pieris brassicae.


What eat cabbage butterfly?

They eat nectar and the caterpillars eat leaves from the cabbage and raddish family.


Why is it important for a cabbage white butterfly to lay its eggs on cabbage or nasturtium leaves?

because they are small


Why is it important for cabbage white butterfly to lay it's eggs on cabbage or nasturtium leaves?

because they are small


Why is it more important for the cabbage white butterfly to lay eggs on cabbage or nasturtium leaves?

The cabbage white butterfly prefers to lay eggs on cabbage or nasturtium leaves because their caterpillars feed on these plants. Cabbage white butterfly caterpillars are specialized to digest compounds found in cabbage and nasturtium, allowing them to grow and develop successfully. This plant preference ensures the survival and growth of the next generation of butterflies.


Where is a cabbage butterfly found?

The cabbage butterfly, also known as the cabbage white butterfly, is commonly found in gardens and agricultural fields throughout North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. They thrive in areas where their host plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, and other cruciferous vegetables, are present. These butterflies are often seen in sunny, open spaces and are particularly active during the warmer months.


How do young is the cabbage white butterfly's lifespan?

4 days young.


What lay their eggs on the underside of cabbage leaves and hatch out into caterpillars?

butterfly


What is scientific name for cabbage white butterfly?

it's Pieris rapae