Pieridae

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:aircraft_operated scales on wings
gptkbp:behavior some are territorial
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:climate some species adapt to temperature changes
gptkbp:color can be green, brown, or other colors
often white, yellow, or orange
some species exhibit color polymorphism
gptkbp:common_name whites and yellows
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of spring in some cultures
gptkbp:diet nectar from flowers
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role important in food webs
gptkbp:egg_color usually pale or white
gptkbp:first_flight strong fliers
gptkbp:foraging_behavior primarily feed on nectar
gptkbp:habitat varied habitats including gardens, fields, and forests
often found in gardens and meadows
open areas and sunny spots
gptkbp:has_friend often camouflaged
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pieridae
gptkbp:is_essential_for pollinators in ecosystems
gptkbp:larval_stage varies from weeks to months
some are gregarious
some have spines or toxins
often found on host plants
often green or camouflaged
various plants including crucifers
gptkbp:lifespan varies by species
complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays
gptkbp:migration some species are migratory
gptkbp:mimicry some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Gonepteryx
Pieris
Colias
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:pollinators important for many flowering plants
gptkbp:predators birds, spiders, and other insects
gptkbp:reproduction oviposition on host plants
gptkbp:research_interest studied for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:species gptkb:Cabbage_White
gptkb:Brimstone_Butterfly
gptkb:Gonepteryx_rhamni
gptkb:Pieris_rapae
gptkb:Colias_eurytheme
gptkb:Clouded_Sulphur
over 1,000 species
gptkbp:subspecies found on every continent except Antarctica
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships some with ants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and climate change
gptkbp:vision have good color vision
gptkbp:wing_area often have distinctive patterns
gptkbp:wingspan varies by species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:California_Dogface_Butterfly
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4