Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 723281

Western White
Pontia occidentalis

Observation date: July 01, 2012
Date notes: Pontia occidentalis
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We watched this lone individual zooming back and forth several times over a barren 7000' summit on a warm, windy afternoon. Fortunately, it briefly alit on the rocks in front of us, just long enough to snap this picture.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 02, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County