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Checkered White (female)

Pontia protodice

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

Dorsal wings are white with dark and gray markings. Ventral of the hindwings are marked with yellow-brown veins. Females are paler than the males.

Habitat:

Can be seen flying in fields and rural roadsides.

Notes:

Spotted this in EBMUD Valle Vista area.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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PublishedJune 4, 2013

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