Margined White

Pieris marginalis marginalis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae

Pieris marginalis (margined white) is a butterfly species seen across the coast of Western North America. It is a canopy generalist who feeds on the plant family of Brassiceae. The species is unique as it has been seen near and away from disturbed habitat; indicating an adaptation for habitat generalization.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Canada · 3United States of America · 2

Sources and credits

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Margined White

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