Orange Tip Butterfly (anthocharis cardamines) - a photo on Flickriver

Orange Tip Butterfly (anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (anthocharis cardamines)

Orange Tip Butterfly (anthocharis cardamines)

            The sight of this little butterfly fluttering around is a sure sign that the warm sunnier days of spring have finally arrived. They are widespread throughout the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

It is only the male which has the conspicuous orange tip on its forewings. It is usually seen along the margins of fields and woods, seeking out the more reclusive female. They prefer damp grassland, where cuckooflower and garlic mustard are typically found, on which eggs are singly laid. 

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