Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1413809

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: July 03, 2025
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only saw one on this day. Patrolling and perching along road shoulder. Partly cloudy, alternating sun and shadow. My favorite butterfly spot on Marys Peak. 2.4 miles up Marys Peak Forest Rd from junction with Hwy 34. Sunny in the morning, shady in the afternoon. A small roadside stream and waterfall with a paved pullout. Road cut forested on one side, dry grassy meadow and moist riparian meadow along road cut. South facing granite cliff with lots of nooks and crannies for butterflies to shelter at night.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 05, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County