Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405294

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: May 01, 2025
Submitted by: DeerPark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Multiple butterflies. Preferred to visit yellow-flowered weeds in yard. Met mate and spiraled together in air and then into grass. Day was sunny but coolish, 60+ degrees. These butterflies are still flying as I file this on June 29. I do not have garden vegetables, thank goodness.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 16, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Thurston County