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Orange Tip Butterfly
Appearance: White with orange-tipped wings in males.
Upper Wings: Males have orange tips; females are plain white.
Under Wings: Mottled greenish-grey.
Differences between Males and Females: Males have bright orange wingtips, while females do not.
When to See: April to June.
What They Eat: Adults feed on nectar from cuckooflower and garlic mustard. Caterpillars eat the same plants.
Migrant: Not a migrant.
Common in Selby Area: Yes, common in spring.
How to Help: Plant cuckooflower and garlic mustard.
Good Places to See: Meadows, hedgerows, and gardens.
Interesting Fact: The Orange Tip's green mottled underwings provide excellent camouflage against foliage.
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