Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 937898

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: October 18, 2013
Submitted by: f0kz0r
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Led to believe it is a cabbage worm, though the image has not been color altered, the caterpillar was teal in coloration, resting on a decorative kale. Totally thrown off by the coloration of the worm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: January 08, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts, Hampden County