Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1343484

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: August 08, 2022
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly nectaring on Arnica amplexicaulis. Parker Creek turnout along NF-3010 road. Elevation is approximately 3,100 feet. Habitat: Small, riparian roadside waterfall with mossy rock faces along shoulders of road both directions from the waterfall. Mixed conifer and deciduous forest. Sunny in the afternoon, shaded in the morning. Mix of deciduous and conifer trees, deciduous shrubs and perennials.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County