Eastern Dappled White
Common NameEastern Dappled White
Scientific NameEuchloe ausonia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, green, black
HabitatDry grasslands, rocky areas, open woodlands, steppe
Geographic RangeEastern Europe, Asia Minor, Central Asia, Siberia
Host PlantsIsatis tinctoria, Sinapis arvensis, Alyssum, Brassica, Sisymbrium
Flight PeriodMarch to June
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the flower buds or stems of host plants. Larvae feed on the flowers, fruits, and leaves, then pupate on the host plant stems or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsLook for the unique green and yellow mottled pattern on the underside of the hindwings, which is characteristic of this species. The forewings are white with a dark apical spot.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly with distinctive green and yellow dappled markings on the underside of its hindwings, and a prominent black spot near the apex of the forewing.
