Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1076334

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: March 02, 2016
Submitted by: TPeterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moderately warm, thin high clouds. This individual was very intent on puddling.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 04, 2016
Coordinator notes: Work done several years ago shows that Pieris napi is not in North America. Pieris marginalis is what we have in California.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County