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White Butterfly

Pieris rapae

Photo by JillBlack
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Description:

Spotted this white butterfly spending the night in a bay tree. Originating from Europe and North America they were accidently introduced to New Zealand around 1930

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Backyard Habitats of the World
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Biodiversity of North Island, New Zealand
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N.Z. Moths and Butterflies

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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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