Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1426738

Western White
Pontia occidentalis

Observation date: June 20, 2026
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill topping, 7,286'amsl
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 04, 2026
Coordinator notes: I can't be absolutelly sure in this case as both occidentalis and protodice occurr on high elevation hilltops in the Sierra Nevada. But if I'm wrong, no distribution maps are affected.---Ken
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Plumas County