The Cabbage White Butterfly is sometimes known as the Small White Butterfly. It is also called the ‘Summer Snowflake’ because it is white and bounces up and down when it flies. It is commonly seen in gardens, fields and meadows around July to September.

The Cabbage White Butterfly has four delicate white wings which all almost transparent. The male Cabbage White Butterfly has one black spot on each forewing and the female has two black spots. The underside of the wings is either a yellow-green or a grey-green colour. The Cabbage White Butterfly holds its wings together in an upright position when it rests.

Cabbage White Butterflies often lay eggs on cabbage plant leaves. A bright green caterpillar emerges out of each egg and each caterpillar has a broken yellow line on each side of its body and a yellow line on its back. The caterpillar forms a chrysalis by spinning a silk case around itself. Inside the chrysalis the caterpillar transforms itself into a beautiful Cabbage White Butterfly.