West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis)

West Virginia White ( Pieris virginiensis )

 Halton, ON  2012/04/07

West Virginia White ( Pieris virginiensis )

 Halton, ON  2014/05/12

West Virginia White ( Pieris virginiensis )

Halton, ON  2012/04/07

West Virginia White ( Pieris virginiensis )

Halton, ON  2014/05/12

Member of Family: Pieridae  

This delicate woodland butterfly is somewhat rare in Ontario.  It closely resembles and is easily confused with the more common Mustard White

To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit:  The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online

For more info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada