Orange Tip 2
The Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland notes: The first male Orange-tip of the year is always a welcome sight for butterfly enthusiasts. It is a charming insect that wanders the countryside, along lanes, hedgerows, the edges of woods and gardens, feeding and searching the vegetation for females. The female is more secretive and less conspicuous than the male. She lacks the orange wing tips, which warn of his unpalatability. However she does share with the male the beautiful tree-marbled underside of the hindwing, which acts as camouflage when at rest.
For me this butterfly never sits still with its constant searching, this day I was lucky with this male feeding, I was able to approach carefully and catch this colourful butterfly.
Orange Tip 2
The Pocket Guide to the Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland notes: The first male Orange-tip of the year is always a welcome sight for butterfly enthusiasts. It is a charming insect that wanders the countryside, along lanes, hedgerows, the edges of woods and gardens, feeding and searching the vegetation for females. The female is more secretive and less conspicuous than the male. She lacks the orange wing tips, which warn of his unpalatability. However she does share with the male the beautiful tree-marbled underside of the hindwing, which acts as camouflage when at rest.
For me this butterfly never sits still with its constant searching, this day I was lucky with this male feeding, I was able to approach carefully and catch this colourful butterfly.