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Falcate Orangetip Butterfly

Anthocharis midea

Description:

Upperside of male forewing with orange, hooked tip; females hooked, but lack orange; both have round black spot in cell. Underside of hindwing has finely-patterned green marbling. Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 1 3/4 inches (3.5 - 4.5 cm).

Habitat:

Wooded trail.

Notes:

Did not get an open wing photo, but my husband was photographing and shared one of his in flight captures.

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2 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

Thanks :)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Nice spot !

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 29, 2013
Submitted on Mar 31, 2013

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