Based on 2,589 research-grade iNaturalist observations in California, Margined White is most often recorded in March; in California it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #43 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Pieris marginalis
Margined White in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in California in March
Painted Lady
Monarch
Mourning Cloak
Silvery Blue
California Tortoiseshell
Anise Swallowtail
Variable Checkerspot
Sara Orangetip
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
State ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
National ForestAngeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Margined White appear in California?
Mainly February–May, with the most records in March.
How common is Margined White in California?
It ranks #43 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in California (2,589 records in our sample).