Margined White Butterfly
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They can be found flying and nectaring on flowers from spring through summer, depending on their location.
The top picture shows a top view of the mostly white wings. The bottom picture shows a side view, with the darker streaked veins.
Like many white species, the caterpillars feed on plants in the mustard family.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels