Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1109884

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: December 23, 2016
Submitted by: CJMR869
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: During the day it flies near the glass, and rest at the solid portion of the wall at night. I found one dead one, and the larger one is the one alive. It's about 37 degrees Fahrenheit, at 11:20 AM on December, 23rd 2016. The plants displayed on the ledge of the window are (2) Yellow Poinsettias - purchased at the local supermarket, and home improvement store, (1) Purple/Green blooming Kale - Purchased at a nursery in Berwick, PA.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: December 28, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Luzerne County