![]() ![]() ![]() This species (Cupido comyntas) comes in different colors that range from blue to light blue, or white.Īll of the colors the butterfly come in are associated with small black dots around the wings as well. Nappa cabbage often provides the much-needed nectar for feeding the Cabbage White. This species has mostly white coloring which appears off-white in the case of the females as males have brighter coloring.ĭark gray or dark brown spots are seen on the hindwings of the species. It’s believed a single female can breed colonies of millions of Cabbage Whites when eggs are laid in high numbers over the timeline of a few years. This species established itself in Europe in Canada first. The following species of white butterflies are native or established in the US.Ĭabbage Whites (Pieris rapae) are some of the most common white butterflies in the United States and Even around the world. Such butterflies can be seen in multiple zones of the country for a limited time before they migrate. They move territories looking for food, to escape predation, or to seek more pleasant temperatures. Some white butterflies in the US are also migratory. Buckwheat tends to be favored by many species of butterflies for laying eggs and their larvae while adults move along to eat nectar from other species. Host plants typically differ for caterpillars of white butterflies. They adapt to mainly feeding on plant nectar with a wide preference towards wild buckwheat, thistles, and other sources of nectar. These butterflies live in woodlands, next to woodlands, savannahs, and deserts. ![]() From canyons to elevations of up to a few thousand feet, white butterflies of the Us are also seen in different types of habitats. These butterflies live in all types of terrains and altitudes. White butterflies in the US have a wingspan between 29 and 96mm and they can have different patterns and color variations even within the same species, particularly between males and females. These bright butterflies are found in all regions of the country, particularly in the West and the South. There are many types of white butterflies native to the US. ![]()
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