Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines Family: Pieridae

1553     *     Anthocharis cardamines     *     Orange-tip


Widespread and common, but declining in some areas

Wingspan: 45-52mm. Only the males have orange-tipped wings
Flight time: April-June, single brood
Habitat: Woodland edges, damp meadows and hedgerows

Larval food plants include Lady's Smock and Garlic Mustard


Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines


Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines


Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines


Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines


Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines
Orange-tip, Anthocharis cardamines
Dorset. 2011. Egg and larvae on Garlic Mustard 2015

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