Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401747

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: May 20, 2025
Submitted by: EddieGarrity
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly flew throughout an American Beautyberry bush (Callicarpa americana). It seemed very attracted to the shrub. It took a long time to land and remain perched. After several minutes it finally did.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 04, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Alexandria