Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1278133

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: October 22, 2020
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This looks like a female, and it was actively visiting several plants even though the temperature had only reached 66 degrees F at that time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: Judy, thanks for submitting this record. Regarding your comments on temperature, I find that Cabbage White is better able to fly at low temps than most other species. It flies in my vegetable garden quite early.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County