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Candidata Metalmark

Hermathena candidata

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Field Notes

Description:

I found it in a pasture

Notes:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76033499%40N00/5973495217

Species ID Suggestions

Checkered White

Pontia protodice

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Jacob Gorneau
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Candidata Metalmark

Hermathena candidata

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bayucca
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Comments (3)
bayucca
Riodinidae/Metalmark, Hermathena candidata. Fantastic spotting!!
Jacob Gorneau
This Checkered White Butterfly was found just on its southern border! Great picture!

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PublishedNovember 7, 2011

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