Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1089189

Checkered White
Pontia protodice

Observation date: July 14, 2016
Submitted by: shastamax
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on lavender
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 17, 2016
Coordinator notes: Male Western Whites tend to have a series of bold spots on the forewing, this one lacks that and appears to be the common sibling species-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County