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Pieris napi

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Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized (1 to 1.25-inch) white-yellow moth just out of its cocoon. The wings were still drying.

Habitat:

Gardens and farms.

Notes:

This caterpillar came in on some farm cauliflower. We kept our eyes on it throughout its transformation.

Reference Links:

eNature: FieldGuides: Species Detail

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