West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis)

This single-brooded species is mostly found in and near the mountains in NC where it varies from common to uncommon, depending on location. West Virginia Whites fly mainly in April & May and are usually seen along roads through rich forests. WV Whites (which we call "wavy" whites in the field (coined by Harry LeGrand)) lack the black spots in the wings that are found in the more common and widespread Cabbage White.


Clay Co., NC 14 May 2005	Clay Co., NC 14 May 2005


Haywood Co., NC 13 May 2005	Clay Co., NC 14 May 2005


Haywood Co., NC 13 May 2005	Haywood Co., NC 15 Apr 2006

	Graham Co., NC 28 Apr 2006


Madison Co., NC 9 Apr 2012	Madison Co., NC 9 Apr 2012


Madison Co., NC 9 Apr 2012	Madison Co., NC 9 Apr 2012

West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis)

This West Virginia White wanted to drive, so it flew around in the front seat of my car!

Haywood Co., NC
15 Apr 2006

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