description Mustard White Overview
The Mustard White (Pieris oleracea) is a pierid butterfly native to Canada and the northeastern United States. Its wings are mainly white, while the spring form is distinguished by dark green or gray scaling that follows the veins on the underside of the hindwing; this marking becomes much weaker in later seasonal broods. The species lives in wooded areas and other open habitats, and its larvae feed on plants in the mustard family, Brassicaceae.
help Mustard White FAQ
Where is the Mustard White butterfly found?
The Mustard White, Pieris oleracea, is native to Canada and the northeastern United States. It is associated with northern and northeastern habitats.
How can the spring form of the Mustard White be identified?
The spring form has dark green or gray scaling along the veins on the underside of the hindwing. Its upper wings are mainly white.
What is the scientific name of the Mustard White?
Its scientific name is Pieris oleracea. It is a pierid butterfly in the family Pieridae.
What color are Mustard White butterfly wings?
The wings are mainly white. In the spring form, the underside of the hindwing has dark green or gray vein scaling.
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