Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381086

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: June 01, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I thought these emerged later and it also wasn't really near any living trees, so I'm not sure, but I didn't see any indication of markings on the upper wing and the shape didn't seem like that of the cabbage?
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...sometimes a species will turn up in places for no obvious reason. I did not check to see what the altitude of your sighting location but if in a favorable spot marginalis emerge as early as April and give it time to produce a successive brood. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County