Pieridae – The whites and yellows
These species are relatively large and are usually seen roaming through gardens and the countryside, rather than settling in one location. Some of the best-known species are colloquially called ‘cabbage whites’ as their caterpillars use this vegetable as their foodplant. A reliance on our crops has given us a love hate relationship with these butterflies.
![Large white butterfly Large white butterfly](https://www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/files/styles/page_content/public/content/large_white_cropped.jpg?itok=ly5sn9kY)
Pictured: large white, Pieris brassicae
See the left hand menu to find out more about the individual butterflies in this group.