Checkered White
Pontia protodice
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Barling, Arkansas
Deer, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lutz, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Divernon, Illinois
Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Roswell, New Mexico
Edinburg, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston, Texas
Red Oak, Texas
San Isidro, Texas
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artcons
I have seen it feed on Firebush, Chaya and in my picture on Smooth Strongbark, Bourreria cassinifolia.
I have not found cat's from this butterfly.
Magpye
Caterpillar hosts: Plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) including cabbage (Brassica oleraceae); and caper family (Capparidaceae) including Rocky Mountain bee-plant (Cleome serrulata).
Habitat: Wide variety of sites including dry weedy areas, vacant lots, fields, pastures, sandy areas, railroad beds, and roads.
Range: Permanent resident in southern United States and northern Mexico; temporary in northern United States and southern Canada. Does not occur in most of New England.