Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1392707

Cabbage White
Pieris rapae

Observation date: August 30, 2024
Submitted by: ButtahflyEtn37354
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot and humid for this time of day. This butterfly was bumbling aimlessly along the side of a building, past shrubs, grass, gardens. When the wings were together, the butterfly's profile was about one inch across, maybe a little larger.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 30, 2024
Coordinator notes: This is a female of species. You asked what other whites you might find in eastern TN. In your area besides this record, species of various sizes in white would be: Anthocharis midea, Euchloe olympia, Pieris virginiensis, Pontia protodice, white female forms of both Colias eurytheme & Colias philodice, some females of Pyrisitia lisa. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Monroe County