Utah All White or Nearly All White
 
Pieris (artogeia) marginalis nearly pallidissima
 ==Pieris marginalis

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Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Todd Stout collected a  female June 15, 2007 at 7000 feet by Grey's River Road, Squaw Flat, 5.4 miles East Northeast of Alpine,  Lincoln County, Wyoming

Adult just after eclosure July 11, 12 2007

Ovum
laid June 16
eclosed June 20

Larva
1., 2. Fifth instar, dorsal and lateral


Pre-Pupa
Larva #3 on July 04, 2007.  Photo turned to show larger photo.  Pre-pupa was oriented with head down.


Pupa
Photos of three different pupae showing variation in color to blend in with the color of the surface

Butterflies emerged July 11, 12 2007


Host
Pupae are slightly distinct from the Cabbage Whites, Pieris rapae.  The larval preference for leaves over inflorescens in the group is consistent.


Host Plants
Black Mustard - Brassica  Nigra


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