Washington Butterfly Association

Pieridae Family Identification

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David Droppers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

A white butterfly with black and green markings rests on a yellow wildflower, surrounded by dry, brown grass.
Becker’s White, Pontia beckerii Photo by Melanie Weiss

Our scheduled speaker wasn’t able to join us this month, so our marvelous David Droppers gave a presentation on identification of the Pieridae family of Whites, Marbles and Sulphur butterflies of Washington state.  

Paulette Murphy

WBA Board Member, WBA Program Director, Research Scientist