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Checkered White
Pontia protodice
The Checkered White (Pontia protodice) is a widespread and common butterfly across Mexico, the United States and parts of Canada. The individual in the top 6 images shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in March, 2008. These images were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender.
The Checkered White occurs in a wide variety of habitats as well as elevations. The one in the next 3 shots was at 12,000 ft. elevation at Boreas Pass above Breckenridge, Summit Co., Colorado, in July, 2008. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and Canon 580 flash.
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
Southeast Metro Park,
Travis Co., Texas
23 February 2013
The Checkered White here was at Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio Co., Texas, in August, 2013.
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
Hornsby Bend,
Austin, Travis Co., Texas
20 May 2014
Checkered White
Pontia protodice
Cottonwood Campground,
Big Bend National Park,
Brewster Co., Texas
1 May 2015