Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355505

Mustard White
Pieris oleracea

Observation date: May 05, 2023
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Eighteen individuals seen at various places in the state game area. Most were in the open cultivated fields, but a few were seen along the woodland trails nectaring on garlic mustard. Very few cabbage whites were seen (in only one open field). Sunny and 75F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: June 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Ingham County