Whites
Scientific name: Pieris
Whites
Scientific name: Pieris
Description
Despite often being mistaken for ordinary white butterflies, members of the genus Pieris are distinguished by their specific interactions with plants during the larval stage. These butterflies have evolved mechanisms to detoxify the glucosinolates present in their host cruciferous plants, a feature that has intrigued scientists. Notably, this adaptation provides them with a chemical defense against predators, turning them into a fascinating study of coevolution and survival tactics in nature.
Species of Whites
Scientific Classification
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