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
Dorset. 2011. Egg and larvae on Garlic Mustard 2015