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Hi

My nasturtiums has been atatcked with loads of caterpillars. They are
yello-green with black spots. Any idea what these caterpillars will turn
into? Thanks. Feung


I think they are cabbage whites, at least the ones on our nastursiums are
the same as some of the ones shredding our cabbages.

The term "cabbage white" actually refers to three different species,
Large White, Small White and Green-veined White. The caterpillars of all
three species feed on cabbages and most other brassicas, and also on
nasturtiums, among other plants.

We live and learn! I always thought cabbage white was the large white,
and the small white and green veined white were different - I'd
certainly never have referred to either of those as 'cabbage white'.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"