Western  White, Female -  Pontia  occidentalis

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  ADULT MALE    IMMATURES    MALE ECLOSURE

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From Pupa #10 - eclosed August 02, 2007
ventral

partial dorsal


Female from area by Young Family Farm - October 31, 2005
Upperside of forewing has marginal chevrons lighter and contrasting with submarginal band. Underside apex of forewing and hindwing with veins outlined with gray green. Host plants are from the Mustard family(Brassiicacea)

Photo Details
"A female. The pupa it  emerged from was exposed either to cold or short day photophase as it is the early spring form (or late summer form.)."  source: Todd Stout .   October 31, 2005 - by Young Family Farm, Juab County, Utah -  ©Nicky Davis

Host
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 Black Mustard== Brassica nigra


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