Checkered White Butterfly
Checkered White Butterfly Coloration, Characteristics and Size
The Checkered White butterfly (Pontia protodice) features white wings populated with dark grayish-blue spots, and its body tends to have a bluish coloration.
It's normal size is in the 1.25" - 2.00" range.
Distribution and Habitat
The Checkered White is found is much of the United States, parts of Canada, and northern Mexico.
It likes open fields and roadsides where it visits a variety of flowers for nectar, and also mud puddles. It survives about a week as an adult.
Nectar and Host Plants Used by the Checkered White
Favorite host plants of the Checkered White include mustards, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Virginia peppergrass.
For nectar, it uses a variety of flowers, including Lantana.
Checkered White Butterfly Life Cycle Stages and Times
| Stage | Typical Duration |
| Egg stage | 4 to 7 days |
| Caterpillar (larval) stage | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Chrysalis (pupal) stage | 8 to 14 days |
| Adult butterfly stage | 6 to 10 days |
Photos of Checkered White Butterflies
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