Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1400645

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: April 23, 2025
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Most numerous butterfly seen flying on this day. One or two nectaring on Hard-leaf Geranium. Others flying/patrolling grassy/weedy shoulders of the road. Some meeting each other in the air and spiraling upward. Habitat: Mossy, granite cliff with many seasonal rivulets dripping down the face.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 24, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County