Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001375

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: August 16, 2014
Submitted by: Jimulacrum
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found it flying around my zinnias, and it also showed an interest in catnip and oregano flowers. Only stopped briefly at flowers, mostly flying around. Seemed skittish, flew away quickly if I moved nearby.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: August 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.