Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines)

Butterflies  Pieridae

25 May 2015 Male 

22 April 2022 
12 May 2021 Female
25 May 2015 Male 

The Orange-tip is a true sign of spring, being one of the first species to emerge that has not overwintered as an adult. The male and female of this species are very different in appearance. The more-conspicuous male has orange tips to the forewings, that give this butterfly its name.

22 April 2022




12 May 2021 Female













26 April 2022


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