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Anthocharis cardamines

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Description:

Portrayed here male, easily recognised by these bright orange upper halves of forewings, each bearfing black tips and one black spot. Rest of wings white, body dark grey. Underwings mottled green and white.

Habitat:

Forest edge, close to agricultural fields and a road, almost urban.

Reference Links:

Anthocharis cardamines - Wikipedia, UK Butterflies - Orange-tip - Anthocharis cardamines

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PublishedApril 28, 2018

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