Large white

/lˈɑːdʒ wˈaɪt/

/lˈɑːɹdʒ wˈaɪt/

[noun]

Large white

[NOUN]

a notable butterfly species characterized by its impressive size, white wings, and black or gray markings

synonyms : Pieris brassicae

What is a "large white"?

A large white is a prominent species in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is one of the most common and recognizable butterflies due to its impressive size and distinctive appearance. With a wingspan of around 6 to 7 centimeters, the large white butterfly exhibits a white or creamy coloration on its wings, often marked with black or gray spots near the tips. This species is commonly found in open habitats such as gardens, meadows, and agricultural areas, where it feeds on nectar from various flowers.

Examples

1. These are the large white squares.

2. It's kind of the large white cubes.

3. He tracks charter fishing boats and a few large white yachts and dozens of small private fishing and pleasure boats returning from open waters after a long day's pleasure at sea and, in some cases, work.

4. If his diet consists of atypical prey or an abundance of fur seals, these subadult white sharks could be controlling these feeding grounds, forcing larger white sharks close to shore and creating a seismic shift in their feeding behavior.