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{{Short description|Species of butterfly}}
{{Speciesbox
{{Speciesbox
| name = Canary Islands large white
| name = Canary Islands large white
| image = Pieris cheiranthi qtl1.jpg
| image = Pieris cheiranthi qtl1.jpg
| status = EN| status_system = IUCN3.1
| status = EN
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| status_ref = <ref name=iucn>{{cite journal | author = van Swaay, C. | author2 = Wynhoff, I. | author3 = Verovnik, R. | author4 = Wiemers, M. | author5 = López Munguira, M. | author6 = Maes, D. | author7 = Sasic, M. | author8 = Verstrael, T. | author9 = Warren, M. | author10 = Settele, J. | last-author-amp = yes | title = ''Pieris cheiranthi'' | journal = [[The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species]] | volume = 2010 | page = e.T39484A10227844 | publisher = [[IUCN]] | date = 2010 | url = http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39484/0 | doi = 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-1.RLTS.T39484A10227844.en | access-date = 1 December 2017}}</ref>
| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 16 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=van Swaay, C. |author2=Wynhoff, I. |author3=Verovnik, R. |author4=Wiemers, M. |author5=López Munguira, M. |author6=Maes, D. |author7=Sasic, M. |author8=Verstrael, T. |author9=Warren, M. |author10=Settele, J. |date=2010 |title=''Pieris cheiranthi'' |volume=2010 |page=e.T39484A10227844 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-1.RLTS.T39484A10227844.en |access-date=16 November 2021}}</ref>
| genus = Pieris (butterfly)
| genus = Pieris (butterfly)
| species = cheiranthi
| species = cheiranthi
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The '''Canary Islands large white''' (''Pieris cheiranthi'') is a species of [[butterfly]] in the family [[Pieridae]]. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to the [[Canary Islands]] ([[Spain]]).<ref name=iucn/>
The '''Canary Islands large white''' (''Pieris cheiranthi'') is a species of [[butterfly]] in the family [[Pieridae]]. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to the [[Canary Islands]] ([[Spain]]).<ref name="iucn status 16 November 2021" />
[[Image:Pieris.cheiranthi.01.(Zorn).jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Pieris cheiranthi'' female showing the very large black spots characteristic of this species]]
[[Image:Pieris.cheiranthi.01.(Zorn).jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Pieris cheiranthi'' female showing the very large black spots characteristic of this species.]]


==Description==
==Description==
Very similar to ''[[Pieris brassicae]]'', but the black discal patches are much larger and fused together. It reaches a size of 57 to 66 millimeters.
Very similar to ''[[Pieris brassicae]]'', but the black discal patches are much larger and fused together. It reaches a size of 57 to 66 millimeters.

==Distribution==
==Distribution==
The Canary white is widespread on [[La Palma]] , in [[Tenerife]] it is limited to the northern coastal areas. The last records from [[La Gomera]] dates back to 1975 and the species is probably extinct on that island. There are also unconfirmed reports from [[Gran Canaria]]'
The Canary white is widespread{{Dubious |reason=simultaneously widespread and endangered?|date=December 2019}} on [[La Palma]], in [[Tenerife]] it is limited to the northern coastal areas. The last records from [[La Gomera]] dates back to 1975 and the species is probably extinct on that island. There are also unconfirmed reports from [[Gran Canaria]].

==Subspecies==
==Subspecies==
*''Pieris cheiranthi cheiranthi'' (Hübner, 1808)
*''Pieris cheiranthi cheiranthi'' (Hübner, 1808)
*''Pieris cheiranthi benchoavensis'' Pinker, 1969, La Palma ( Canary Islands )
*''Pieris cheiranthi benchoavensis'' Pinker, 1969, La Palma (Canary Islands)

==Habitat==
==Habitat==
The Canary White inhabits wet and moist shady gorges in [[Laurel forest|laurel forests]] . It also occurs outside the laurel forest zone, for example, wet cliffs with a corresponding microclimate.
The Canary White inhabits wet and moist shady gorges in [[laurel forest]]s . It also occurs outside the laurel forest zone, for example, wet cliffs with a corresponding microclimate.

==Biology==
==Biology==
The female lays the eggs on the underside of leaves in piles of 5 to 50 . The larvae have a light green base color and are dotted black. At the top and sides they show a light yellow stripe. Among the food plants of the caterpillars are include Canary silverwort (''[[ Lobularia canariensis]]'') and nasturtium ( ''[[Tropaeolum majus]]'' ). ''[[Crambe strigosa]]'', endemic to the Canary Islands, seems to be the only natural food plant.
The female lays the eggs on the underside of leaves in piles of 5 to 50 . The larvae have a light green base color and are dotted black. At the top and sides they show a light yellow stripe. Among the food plants of the caterpillars are include Canary silverwort (''[[Lobularia canariensis]]'') and nasturtium ( ''[[Tropaeolum majus]]'' ). ''[[Crambe strigosa]]'', endemic to the Canary Islands, seems to be the only natural food plant.
The species flies in seven to eight consecutive generations, which partially overlap. The imago occurs throughout the year , a diapause is not known.
The species flies in seven to eight consecutive generations, which partially overlap. The imago occurs throughout the year, a diapause is not known.


==Threats==
==Threats==
Threatened by habitat loss.
Threatened by habitat loss.

==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
*M. Wiemers, 1995 The butterflies of the Canary Islands. A survey of their distribution, biology and ecology (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea). First part. ''Linneana Belgica'' 1995 15:63-86
*M. Wiemers, 1995 The butterflies of the Canary Islands. A survey of their distribution, biology and ecology (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea). First part. ''Linneana Belgica'' 1995 15:63-86

== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Wikispecies-inline|Pieris cheiranthi}}
* {{Wikispecies-inline|Pieris cheiranthi}}
* {{Commons-inline|Pieris cheiranthi}}
* {{Commons-inline}}


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{{Taxonbar|from=Q585949}}

Latest revision as of 21:45, 9 October 2023

Canary Islands large white
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Pieris
Species:
P. cheiranthi
Binomial name
Pieris cheiranthi
(Hübner, 1808)

The Canary Islands large white (Pieris cheiranthi) is a species of butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is endemic to the Canary Islands (Spain).[1]

Pieris cheiranthi female showing the very large black spots characteristic of this species.

Description

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Very similar to Pieris brassicae, but the black discal patches are much larger and fused together. It reaches a size of 57 to 66 millimeters.

Distribution

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The Canary white is widespread[dubious – discuss] on La Palma, in Tenerife it is limited to the northern coastal areas. The last records from La Gomera dates back to 1975 and the species is probably extinct on that island. There are also unconfirmed reports from Gran Canaria.

Subspecies

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  • Pieris cheiranthi cheiranthi (Hübner, 1808)
  • Pieris cheiranthi benchoavensis Pinker, 1969, La Palma (Canary Islands)

Habitat

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The Canary White inhabits wet and moist shady gorges in laurel forests . It also occurs outside the laurel forest zone, for example, wet cliffs with a corresponding microclimate.

Biology

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The female lays the eggs on the underside of leaves in piles of 5 to 50 . The larvae have a light green base color and are dotted black. At the top and sides they show a light yellow stripe. Among the food plants of the caterpillars are include Canary silverwort (Lobularia canariensis) and nasturtium ( Tropaeolum majus ). Crambe strigosa, endemic to the Canary Islands, seems to be the only natural food plant. The species flies in seven to eight consecutive generations, which partially overlap. The imago occurs throughout the year, a diapause is not known.

Threats

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Threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ a b van Swaay, C.; Wynhoff, I.; Verovnik, R.; Wiemers, M.; López Munguira, M.; Maes, D.; Sasic, M.; Verstrael, T.; Warren, M.; Settele, J. (2010). "Pieris cheiranthi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T39484A10227844. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-1.RLTS.T39484A10227844.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  • M. Wiemers, 1995 The butterflies of the Canary Islands. A survey of their distribution, biology and ecology (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea). First part. Linneana Belgica 1995 15:63-86
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