Pests

Cabbage White Butterfly

Identify Cabbage White Butterfly: symptoms, possible causes, prevention, and practical actions for 13 affected plants. Feeds on leaves and heads

Affected plantsPests

Cabbage White Butterfly is relevant across 13 plant profiles on Wild-Wuchs. In the data it is most often linked with cauliflower, Napa cabbage, kale, Komatsuna, May turnip. Typical signs include: Feeds on leaves and heads For gardeners, early diagnosis, suitable growing conditions, and gentle action matter most: Use crop protection nets

Plants

13

Category

Vegetables

Risk

medium

Synonyms

Cabbage White Butterfly (Caterpillars), Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae), Cabbage white, Cabbage white butterfly (caterpillars), Cabbage-white, Kohlweissling, Kohlweißling, Large/Small White Butterfly

Scientific name

Pieris rapae, Pieris brassicae

Overview

Symptoms

  • Caterpillar feeding
  • visible green caterpillars on the leaves
  • heads may be destroyed

Damage

  • Feeds on leaves and heads
  • Caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly feed on leaves and sprouts, creating holes.

Prevention

Planting aromatic herbs (e.g., mint, thyme)

Organic control

  • Use crop protection nets
  • Regular inspection and hand-picking of caterpillars
  • Row covers

Season

  • May to October
  • Months: 6, 7, 8

Affected plants

cauliflowerNapa cabbagekaleKomatsunaMay turnipRomanesco broccoliBrussels sproutsred cabbageArugulapointed cabbageStielmusTatsoiWhite Cabbage

Guides

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FAQ

How do I recognize Cabbage White Butterfly?

Feeds on leaves and heads

What causes Cabbage White Butterfly?

Causes often relate to site conditions, weather, care, plant density, or pest pressure.

How can I prevent Cabbage White Butterfly?

Planting aromatic herbs (e.g., mint, thyme)

What helps against Cabbage White Butterfly?

Use crop protection nets

Which plants are affected?

cauliflower, Napa cabbage, kale, Komatsuna, May turnip, Romanesco broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, Arugula, pointed cabbage, Stielmus, Tatsoi

When does Cabbage White Butterfly usually appear?

May to October