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Desert Marble Butterfly

The Desert Marble (Euchloe lotta) is a small butterfly whose underside is white, with green marbling on its hindwing.

It ranges from southern British Columbia and throughout western United States, from Washington and Montana, down to Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico.

Wing spread: 1.25" - 1.75"

Host Plants: Mustard family

Desert Marble Butterfly in Arizona (ventral view)
Desert Marble Butterfly

Desert Marble Butterfly
Desert Marble Butterfly

Desert Marble Butterfly in Nevada (dorsal view)
Desert Marble Butterfly

Desert Marble Butterfly
Desert Marble Butterfly

Desert Marble Caterpillar
Desert Marble Caterpillar