Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356321

Mustard White
Pieris oleracea

Observation date: May 21, 2023
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In the Hankerd Road Oak Barrens
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: June 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: A tough one. The typical habitat for the mustard white would be a much wetter area than the oak barrens. If farther north, I'd call this a west Virginia white.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Washtenaw County