Pine White
Common NamePine White
Scientific NameNeophasia menapia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatConiferous forests, especially pine forests, and open woodlands.
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to the Rocky Mountains.
Host PlantsPinus ponderosa, Pinus contorta, Pinus jeffreyi, Abies concolor, Pseudotsuga menziesii
Flight PeriodJuly to September, sometimes June in southern regions.
Flight Stylesoaring
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in rows on pine needles and overwinter. Larvae are green with white stripes and feed on pine needles. Pupation occurs on branches or bark.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive white wings with bold black markings, particularly the black veins and patches on the forewings, and its presence in pine-dominated forests.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with chalky white wings, prominent black markings on the forewing tips and along the leading edge, and a slender black body.
