Orange-tip.
Species: Anthocharis cardamines.
This butterfly has white uppersides to its wings. It is only the males that have orange-tipped forewings; females have small black tips. In both sexes the undersides of the hindwings are mottled with moss-green. The orange tips warn predators that this butterfly is highly distasteful. Info:RSPB.
Many thanks to people who view or comment on my photos
Orange-tip.
Species: Anthocharis cardamines.
This butterfly has white uppersides to its wings. It is only the males that have orange-tipped forewings; females have small black tips. In both sexes the undersides of the hindwings are mottled with moss-green. The orange tips warn predators that this butterfly is highly distasteful. Info:RSPB.
Many thanks to people who view or comment on my photos