California Marble

Euchloe hyantis

AKA Pearly Marble

Size: 1.25 - 1.5 inches wingspan

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Key ID features:  Above, off-white with black pattern on FW tip and thin black rectangle in forewing cell with no white scaling. Below, green marbling with yellowish wash against white background and yellow veins.

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Similar species:  Large Marble is notably larger. Desert Marble has pearly or shiny look to white areas, and is not found in Josephine County.

Host plant: Streptanthus (Jewel-flower) and possibly Arabis and Draba species.

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Habitat: Open montane and foothill slopes, dry meadows and canyons.

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Range: Primarily found in Josephine County near Jewel-flower.

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Season: Mid-March to early June

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Abundance: Common

Conservation Status: Secure