Whites and Sulphurs: Checkered White Pontia protodice
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.5" - 2.5" |
| Habitat: | Fields, disturbed areas |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Late June & late August to early October |
| Larval Host Plant: | Peppergrass, shepherd's purse |
Click on any photo to enlarge
Queen Anne's County, MD. September 15, 2012
Female
Queen Anne's County, MD. September 15, 2012
Female
Queen Anne's County, MD. September 15, 2012
Dorsal view of the female. Notice the greater number of markings on the female's upperside wings. The male below has much less.
Queen Anne's County, MD. September 15, 2012
Dorsal view of a male.