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# 10176

Checkered White
(Pontia protodice)

Family: Pieridae
Sub Family: Pierinae

This butterfly is becoming quite rare due to loss of habitat. This Checkered White is nectaring on Sneezeweed (Helenium species)

Hosts: Crucifers notably Peppergrass (Lepidium).

Photo taken on 7/24/99 in Wake County, NC