Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 909872

Great Southern White
Ascia monuste

Observation date: July 11, 2013
Submitted by: krancmm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flew around Cleome (Spider Flower) 3-4 minutes before choosing a leaf for depositing eggs. Observed her deposit 21 eggs in 4 minutes on UNDERSIDE of leaf - supposedly totally atypical behavior. Earlier eggs on same plant (May 28) were on top of a leaf. Spacing of eggs was typical. I have photos of eggs taken immediately after her departure. Will monitor.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County