Spring White
Pontia sisymbrii (Boisduval, 1852)
Family: Pieridae
Status: Occasional local resident
NENHP Ranking: S3 Tier 2
Range: This species inhabits western North America from the Yukon and Northwest Territories south through California, Arizona and New Mexico. In Nebraska it is restricted to the Pine Ridge areas of the panhandle counties.
Larval Hostplant(s): Crucifers, particularly Arabis holboellii.
Broods/Flight Times: One spring flight, primarily in May.
Overwintering: As pupae.
Habitat: Adults are found on rocky hillsides and hilltops in open areas of ponderosa pine forest.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 inches
Found at: Gilbert-Baker SWMA, Wildcat Hills SRA
Similar Species: Western and Checkered Whites.
Notes:
Spring White, Scotts Bluff Co., Colin Croft
