Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231016

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: August 26, 2019
Submitted by: flyinganvil
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly and several others like it were landing on flowers at the edge of a picnic area, near a creek. (There were similar butterflies out among the desert plants away from the creek, but they didn't stand still long enough to get pictures.) Weather was hot (at least 90F), dry, and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 03, 2019
Coordinator notes: This one is for sure-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Wheeler County