Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1052099

Western White
Pontia occidentalis

Observation date: July 02, 2015
Submitted by: Sue Orlowski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 88 degrees, 1 PM, slight wind, two together, flying around ski lodge, hardly stopping, flying near crest of hill, many other species in area
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: Western whites have fewer dark scales in summer and are typically found at high elevations. Checkered whites very rare in WA
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Spokane County