Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 937189

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: October 10, 2013
Submitted by: Lizzy2702
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Twice we have brought home these caterpillars from our CSA pickup and it was found in broccoli. We have one in its chrysalis waiting to see if it is a butterfly or moth which is why we'd like to identify the caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: January 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado