Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377053

Checkered White
Pontia protodice

Observation date: March 05, 2024
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Common butterfly species along the Rio Grande Trail, nectaring from coyote willow flowers/catkins providing a pretty composition (with some backlighting), my first photographic opportunity for butterflies in 2024. The late morning was sunny, cool, and with a light wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 14, 2024
Coordinator notes: the heavily marked (dark paint along ventral veins) spring version
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County