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,Orange-Tip Butterflies, 130510. f
The Orange-Tip, ( Anthocharis cardamines ),
The Orange-Tipped male is unmisatakable, but the female could be mistaken for one of the other whites unless the mottled underside is visible.
The wing-tips aremore rounded than those of other whites.
With the forwings pulled right down, the mottled underside affords the insect excellent camouflage.
Flies April-June in many habitats, including gardens, but favours damp grassland and woodland marging,..
,Orange-Tip Butterflies, 130510. f
The Orange-Tip, ( Anthocharis cardamines ),
The Orange-Tipped male is unmisatakable, but the female could be mistaken for one of the other whites unless the mottled underside is visible.
The wing-tips aremore rounded than those of other whites.
With the forwings pulled right down, the mottled underside affords the insect excellent camouflage.
Flies April-June in many habitats, including gardens, but favours damp grassland and woodland marging,..