Anthocharis lanceolata
Lucas, 1852
Gray Marble
Anthocharis lanceolata, commonly known as the gray marble, is a in the Pieridae. First described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852, this species occurs along the west coast of North America from Canada to the United States. Like other members of the Anthocharis, males typically display orange or yellow wing tips. The species is part of a group known for , where males patrol ridge tops and summits seeking females.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthocharis lanceolata: /ænˈθoʊkərɪs ˌlænsiˈoʊlətə/
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Distribution
West coast of North America, including western Canada and the United States.
Behavior
Males have been observed engaging in , patrolling along ridge tops and summits to locate females. This patrol behavior, also known as , involves males actively competing when encountering the same female through aerial pursuits.
Similar Taxa
- Anthocharis cethuraBoth are Anthocharis with orange-tipped males; A. cethura (desert orangetip) occurs in the southwestern United States and exhibits similar patrol .
- Anthocharis mideaBoth are Anthocharis with falcate wing shapes and orange wing tips in males; A. midea (falcate orangetip) occurs in eastern North America rather than the west coast.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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- Friday flower – Krameria lanceolata | Beetles In The Bush
- Braconidae | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Spring (Butterfly) Beauties
- Bug Eric: Hilltopping