The cabbage white is a common butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae. It is easily recognized by its white wings, which often have black spots. These butterflies are typically found in gardens and agricultural areas, where they lay their eggs on plants like cabbage and other members of the Brassicaceae family. Cabbage whites undergo a complete metamorphosis, starting as eggs, then hatching into caterpillars, and finally transforming into butterflies. The caterpillars are green and can be pests in gardens, as they feed on the leaves of cabbage and other crops, potentially causing significant damage to plants.