Even though the color white may seem the least interesting of all colors, in the additive color theory white is actually the combination of all colors. So the next time you see a ‘little white butterfly’ and want to identify it, remember, it is anything but just another boring white butterfly. It is a reminder of all the color and beauty found in nature. To identify white butterflies with open wings see the photos below.
Large White Butterfly
Another beautiful white butterfly is the White Morpho which is actually a native of Mexico, only rarely straying into Arizona. However, years ago, I saw this magnificent butterfly at Cincinnati’s Kohn Conservatory annual butterfly show.
ID Guide: White Butterfly (Open Wings) Side-by-Side Photo Comparison
View the side-by-side photo comparison below to identify white butterflies with their open wings. Select a butterfly image to see additional butterfly photos along with pictures of their eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis, and flight range map.
