Size: 1.5 - 2.0 inches wingspan

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Key ID features:  Bright white with black leading margin and tip of forewing.  Underside of HW has veins outlined in black. Underside of female hindwing outlined in red-orange. Notably graceful flight pattern.

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Similar species:  Mustard (margined) white has more delicate dark markings on veins below and lacks heavy black marks above 

 

Host plant: Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine and other pine species.

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Habitat: Fir and pine forests, and in some urban areas near pines.

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Range: Western Oregon and Ochoco Mtns, Blue Mtns and Wallowa Mtns.

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Season: Late June to mid-October

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Abundance: Common

 

Conservation Status: Secure