Pieris brassicae feeding on Southern Beech (Nothofagus sp)??
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:51 pm
Hello,
I work at a large arboretum and today I was shown a group of caterpillars completely defoliating the leaves of a species of Southern Beech. I know next to nothing about Butterflys or moths but looking online I think they look like large white larvae, though Nothofagus isn't there normal fodder. Can anyone on here confirm what these caterpillars are? .
Many thanks in advance, Jim.
I work at a large arboretum and today I was shown a group of caterpillars completely defoliating the leaves of a species of Southern Beech. I know next to nothing about Butterflys or moths but looking online I think they look like large white larvae, though Nothofagus isn't there normal fodder. Can anyone on here confirm what these caterpillars are? .