Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1429724

Margined White
Pieris marginalis

Observation date: July 29, 2026
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First observed interacting with a second white on the forest floor, but the second one flew off. Then this one moved around in response to my photo attempts. Alpine forest (mix of Ponderosa and spruce/fir) with large meadow and live stream (latter with willows, etc.), about 7550 feet. Sunny, warm, usually a dead calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 30, 2026
Coordinator notes: the second (summer) flight
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County