Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428097

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: July 13, 2026
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One butterfly nectaring on fireweed.Habitat is an east facing, woodsy road cut with a small waterfall, a sunny granite cliff with dry grassy areas and woodsy mossy seeps with lush vegetation along the shoulder of the road. Sunny in the morning, shady in the afternoon. Pullout is approximately 2.4 miles up Marys Peak Road from Highway 34.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 15, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County