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Orange-tip

Anthocharis cardamines

Photo by Mel11
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Field Notes

Description:

Spring butterfly, flying April to June. Male's orange patch on dark-tipped forewing absent on the female. Larvae feed mainly on cuckoo-flower.

Habitat:

Wayside nettles on a minor road.

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PublishedApril 15, 2020

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