West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis)
Uncommon and local in North Carolina, found only in rich cove forests in the mountains in spring. Madison Co., NC 4/9/2012. | |
Madison Co., NC 4/9/2012. |
When seen well, they're quite distinctive, with spotless white wings and black body. Clay Co., NC 5/14/05. | |
Clay Co., NC 5/19/07. | |
The wing veins are broadly brushed with dusky scales. Clay Co., NC 5/14/05. | |
Haywood Co., NC 5/13/05. |