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Description: The Orange-tip is a true sign of spring, being one of the first species to emerge that has not overwintered as an adult. The male and female of this species are very different in appearance. The male has conspicuous orange tips to the forewings which give this butterfly its name. These orange tips are absent in the female and the female is often mistaken for one of the other whites, especially the Green-veined White or Small White. It is found throughout England, Wales and Ireland, but is somewhat local further north and especially in Scotland. It can often be seen wandering in every direction as it flies along hedgerows and woodland margins looking for a mate, nectar sources or foodplants. The species has a wide range of habitats which include country lanes, hedgerows, riverbanks, woodland margins and rides, and damp meadows. The species will also turn up in gardens.
Pictured left: Female. Note: no orange wing tips! Return to Butterflies Index Return to Main Index flower, flowers, wild, wildflowers, countryside, daisy, daisies, sea, mayweed, seeds, gardening, lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, cultivate, garden, hedgerows |