Pieris rapae

Definitions of Pieris rapae
  1. noun
    toxic green larva of a cabbage butterfly
    synonyms: cabbageworm
    see moresee less
    type of:
    caterpillar
    a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
  2. noun
    small widely distributed form
    synonyms: small white
    see moresee less
    type of:
    cabbage butterfly
    white butterfly whose larvae (cabbageworms) feed on cabbage
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Pieris rapae'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family