First Butterfly of the Season!

Russell SmithApril 30, 2021animals, Naturebutterflies, butterfly, insects, Lepidoptera, photography, Pieris rapae

I shot these just a few minutes ago in my own back yard, using my lowly iPhone 11.

Often called a cabbage butterfly, I believe this is a male Pieries rapae.

It was accidentally introduced to Quebec, Canada, around 1860 and spread rapidly throughout North America. –Wikipedia, Howe, William H. (1975). *The Butterflies of North America*. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday. ISBN 978-0-385-04926-9.

Published by Russell Smith

I was born at the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. I find inspiration in the lives of so many people from Joan of Arc to Oscar Wilde. While my primary avocation is photography, I also enjoy philosophy, theology and most of all, history. My beloved wife, Robin Anne Smith, who passed away in 2013 is an inspiration to me. My beloved partner, Dana is also a great support and inspiration to me. I'd be remiss if I did not mention my cats: Maxwell, Nigel, Pirouette and GarGar. View more posts

7 thoughts on “First Butterfly of the Season!”

ghostmmnc says:

April 30, 2021 at 8:27 pm

Good photo of the butterfly! I see these around occasionally, and didn’t know their name. Thanks! 🙂

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1. Russell Smith says:
  
  April 30, 2021 at 11:06 pm
  
  Around here they are the first to come and the last to go! 😺
  
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  1. ghostmmnc says:
    
    May 1, 2021 at 8:47 pm
    
    🙂 🌷
Ruelha says:

April 30, 2021 at 11:26 pm

Lovely click Russell. How did you get him to stay put?

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1. Russell Smith says:
  
  May 1, 2021 at 2:12 am
  
  One must be patient and determined! LOL 😺
  
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  1. Ruelha says:
    
    May 2, 2021 at 11:03 am
    
    I’m sure….you did a great job of it.
  2. Russell Smith says:
    
    May 2, 2021 at 9:52 pm
    
    You are very kind! 😺