Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989448

Western White
Pontia occidentalis

Observation date: July 14, 2014
Submitted by: JDreimiller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I believe diferent species, but they were trying to mate it seems. The bluish would fly around face to face then near the back side - then both would take off and spiral upward.Happened twice before going their seperate ways
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: Worn female and freshly emerged male
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Pierce County