Irish moths and butterflies
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Family: Pieridae
1553
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Orange-tip
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Anthocharis cardamines Widespread, common Wingspan: 45-52mm. Only males have orange tip to wings Flight time: April-June, single brood Habitat: Woodland edges, damp meadows, hedgerows Larval food plants include Lady's Smock, Garlic Mustard |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork