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Orange Tip (male) - Aurore

Anthocharis cardamines

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Description:

The male of this species is unmistakable when spotted in flight, with bright orange tips on the forewing. The underside of the hindwing is mottled green and white for both genders, providing good camouflage. Also striking are green eyes speckled with black.This species overwinters as a pupa for up to 10 months.

Habitat:

Forest clearing. The last shot shows the habitat with a first glimpse of the butterfly.

Notes:

Food plants include Cardamine pratensis and Alliaria petiolata. Adult orange-tip butterflies are on the wing from about mid-April to mid-June. Females lay a single egg on each visited plant.

Reference Links:

Anthocharis cardamines, Aurore de la cardamine | Macronature

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Comments (10)
pamsai
Yes kdpicturemaker, I agree with all you said!
kdpicturemaker
Your butterfly series are so clear and detailed, stunning ID images, absolutely love this one and so many of your other images.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Beautiful Danièle,great series ,last photo of the environement is a great idea,iam going to trie to do it also,congrats and thanks for sharing
pamsai
Absolutely gorgeous, Daniele...

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PublishedSeptember 10, 2014

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