Sunday 22 June 2014

Orange Tip

Wingspan=40mm
Habitat=Hedgerows,woodland and gardens
Larval Food Plant=Cuckoo Flower and Garlic Mustard
Flight Period=Apr-Jun

Species Description

A Beautiful unmistakable butterfly with orange tips on it's front wings. The Orange Tip is a fairly common and widespread butterfly to most of England and Wales. It is not as common and widespread in the north and upland Britain as it is in the south. It is often seen flying through gardens and woodland although it can be seen in parks. Only the males of this species have the unmistakable orange tip as the females are often confused with Green-Veined White.  

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