Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420824

Checkered White
Pontia protodice

Observation date: March 23, 2026
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is most likely a Checkered White female (most likely?) but I was struck by how dark the under hind wing black seemed so had a bit of a wish for a Western White which I've never seen; Nectaring on dandelion.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 29, 2026
Coordinator notes: I understand completely, but that heavy hindwing overscaling is typical of the spring generation of Checkered White.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County