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  Sighting 551596

Western White
Pontia occidentalis

Observation date: August 06, 2011
Submitted by: dspicer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Elevation around 9500 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 11, 2011
Coordinator notes: Elevation and the two tone nature of the markings of the forewing, this is a Western White, not a Checkered White.
Checklist region(s): Elko County, Nevada, United States

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