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Falcate Orangetip Butterfly
Anthocharis midea
33.1513, -97.0224
Field Notes
Description:
Upperside of male forewing with orange, hooked tip; females hooked, but lack orange; both have round black spot in cell. Underside of hindwing has finely-patterned green marbling. Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 inches (3.5 - 4.5 cm).
Habitat:
Wooded trail.
Notes:
Did not get an open wing photo, but my husband was photographing and shared one of his in flight captures.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 31, 2013
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