[TN-Butterflies] Re: BAMONA? - Loudon Co.
- From: "Doug Bruce" <s137@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "TN Butterflies" <TN-Butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:23:52 -0400
All,
I received four emails in response to the Loudon Co. Pieris photos. The
replies were unanimous in identifying these as West Virginia Whites.
Thanks to all who replied.
Doug Bruce
Oak Ridge, TN
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From: Doug Bruce
To: TN Butterflies
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 9:56 AM
Subject: [TN-Butterflies] BAMONA? - Loudon Co.
April 10, 2010, 14:30-16:00
Melton Hill Dam Park, Loudon Co., TN
70F
1. Ten+ Pieris sp. (FOY & maybe BAMONA - see photos). I think these are the
early-spring, unmarked form of the Cabbage White males. However, the
Cech/Tudor book states that West Virginia White males can be unmarked in the
south, including the hindwing veins. Comments?
These were nectaring on various wildflowers in open woods. They seldom flew
more than a couple feet above the ground. The dorsal side of their bodies was
dark. Either the Cabbage White or the West Virginia White would be a BAMONA
record for Loudon, if these photos are actually sufficient to provide
distinguishing features. (And if not, I will certainly have opportunities later
in the season to shoot an unambiguous Cabbage White for Loudon.)
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