Size:
Wingspan is 1 3/8 - 2 inches.

Similar Species:
Falcate Orangetip

Habitat
Partly open scrub oak/pine areas with exposed shale and shale barrens.

Range/Abundance:
Uncommon at best and hard to find good weather when it is flying to see it.

Flight Period:
Adults fly from April until the end of May in a single brood.

Larval Host Plants:
Rock cresses Arabis spp.

Comments:
Good weather in April and May is the key to finding the Olympia Marble, I've yet to get a good window opportunity to drive the seven hours to go photograph it.

These photos were kindly provided by David J Hanson and were taken in WI.

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