Pine White (Neophasia menapia) is in the Whites, Yellows, and Sulphurs family (Pieridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,253 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: summer visitor / breeder. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Pine White: observations by month (U.S.)
About Pine White
Neophasia menapia, the pine white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in the western United States and in southern British Columbia, Canada.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Pine White by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 633 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Washington | 467 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Oregon | 466 | August | Jul–Aug |
| New Mexico | 159 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Colorado | 118 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Idaho | 115 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Montana | 107 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Arizona | 71 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Wyoming | 62 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Nevada | 33 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Utah | 18 | July | Jul–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related butterflies (Whites, Yellows, and Sulphurs)
Small White
Orange Sulphur
Cloudless Sulphur
Sleepy Orange
Checkered White
Dainty Sulphur
Little Yellow
Clouded Sulphur
Photography tips
- Butterflies are sluggish on cool mornings — the best time for close approaches.
- Keep the sensor parallel to the wings for edge-to-edge sharpness.
- Nectar plants in bloom are reliable places to wait.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Pine White?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from July to August.
Where is Pine White most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Washington, Oregon.