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Checkered White

Pontia protodice

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pieridae ›Genus: Pontia

About

Pontia protodice, the checkered white or southern cabbage butterfly, is a common North American butterfly in the family Pieridae. Its green larva is a type of cabbage worm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Checkered White?
The scientific name of Checkered White is Pontia protodice.
What kingdom does Checkered White belong to?
Checkered White belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Checkered White belong to?
Checkered White belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Checkered White belong to?
Checkered White belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Checkered White belong to?
Checkered White belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Checkered White belong to?
Checkered White belongs to the family Pieridae.
What genus does Checkered White belong to?
Checkered White belongs to the genus Pontia.