Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1334054

Western White
Pontia occidentalis

Observation date: July 15, 2022
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm sunny afternoon at Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Temperature was 80 degrees F. Butterflies were abundant at roadside wildflowers. Photo by R. Larson shows this butterfly feeding on Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 07, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Lake County