Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1041305

Spring White
Pontia sisymbrii

Observation date: April 28, 2015
Submitted by: Kristie Nelson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these around the property today; passing through and/or visiting damp soil. I have been observing Checkered Whites here, but this looks different, more like the Spring. 6800' elevation; riparian, open lawn, and Sagebrush steppe habitat
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 29, 2015
Coordinator notes: I think at some point you are going to have to get the Yosemite Butterflies book since it covers all species and subspecies known for the region as of 2007. Photos don't always work for Euphilotes blues-Ken Davenport (email: kdavenport93306@yahoo.com)
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County