Pontia protodice

Common name: Checkered White

Appearance:

• Females are white with brown checkering
• Males are the same except with black on outer edge of upper wing
• 1-2.5 inch wingspan

Found: Dry weedy areas, fields, pastures, sandy areas

Major foodplant: Crucifers, especially peppergrass

Adults are active in: July through mid-August, mid-September through October

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