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Checkered White
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| 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. |  |
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| 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. |  |
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| Checkered White Pontia protodice Southeast Metro Park, Travis Co., Texas 23 February 2013 |
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| 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 |
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| Checkered White Pontia protodice Cottonwood Campground, Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., Texas 1 May 2015 |
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