Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103664

Purple-backed Cabbageworm
Evergestis pallidata

Observation date: July 20, 2016
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: September 24, 2016
Coordinator notes: Very worn specimen but what few markings are present confirm as Evergestis pallidata. SG
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia