Eastern Bath White
Common NameEastern Bath White
Scientific NamePontia edusa
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, olive-green, black
HabitatOpen grassy areas, steppes, meadows, dry slopes, agricultural land, roadsides
Geographic RangeEastern Europe, Central Asia, parts of the Middle East
Host PlantsSinapis arvensis, Sisymbrium officinale, Cardamine pratensis, Reseda lutea
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with yellow stripes and black spots. Pupae are typically green or brown and overwinter.
Identification TipsKey identification feature is the extensive olive-green and white mottled pattern on the underside hindwing, with green markings often extending along the veins, distinguishing it from similar species like the Western Bath White.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly with black markings on the upperside forewings and a distinctive mottled pattern of white and olive-green on the underside hindwings.
