Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 936549

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: October 02, 2013
Submitted by: Mary Franceline...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These butterflies are among the earliest sen in the spring and they are still plentiful now in the fall, but are constantly on the move. This one sipped at the tiny yellow flowers in the grass, went quickly from one to another, but only stopped at three at most.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: October 06, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks County