Olympia Marble
Common NameOlympia Marble
Scientific NameEuchloe olympia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorswhite, green, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, prairies, rocky outcrops, clearings
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Texas and Florida
Host Plantsrock cress, tower mustard, Virginia pepperweed
Flight PeriodMarch to May
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with white stripes. Pupae overwinter, emerging as adults in early spring.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique green-yellow marbling on the underside of the hindwings, its early spring flight period, and the white forewings with a small black spot.
Description
A small to medium-sized white butterfly with distinctive green-yellow marbling on the underside of its hindwings, visible when at rest. The forewings are white with a small black spot.
