Canary Islands large white

The Canary Islands large white (Pieris cheiranthi) is a species of butterfly in the family Pieridae.

The Canary white is widespread[dubious – discuss] on La Palma, in Tenerife it is limited to the northern coastal areas.

The Canary White inhabits wet and moist shady gorges in laurel forests .

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.

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