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Orange tip

Orange tip

Anthocharis cardamines

A species of Orange tips, Also known as Orange tip butterfly

Interestingly, individuals belonging to orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines) occupy different habitats depending on gender: the males inhabit the edges of forests, whereas the females prefer meadows. When laying eggs, females release pheromones to deter other females from laying eggs on the same flowerhead. They are picky about choosing their host plants, and females will avoid plants not fully exposed to sunlight.

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Attributes of Orange tip
Colors
Black
White
Orange
Habitat
clearing; woodland; forest; meadow; grassland; garden; park
Adult Food Sources
Buttercup (ranunculus spp.), daisy (bellis perennis), dandelion (taraxacum spp.), primrose (primula vulgaris), bugle (ajuga reptans)
Larva Food Source
Cuckooflower (cardamine pratensis), garlic mustard (alliaria petiolata), hedge mustard (sisymbrium officinale), charlock (sinapis arvensis), large bittercress (cardamine amara)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Orange tip is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
The Orange tip is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Life Cycle of Orange tip
Larva Upon emerging, the larva of orange tip initially focuses on feeding. As it grows, it molts several times, each stage (instar) showing size increase and slight changes in coloration and patterning.
Pupal After the final instar, the larva transforms into a pupa. During this stage, orange tip is immobile and undergoes significant transformation, encased within a chrysalis, reshaping its body for the adult phase.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult orange tip’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of Orange tip
4 - 5 cm
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Predators of Orange tip Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, rodents, other insect larvae
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Predators of Adult Orange tip
Birds, bats, spiders, insects such as wasps and ants
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Interesting Facts About Orange tip
Orange tip can see and reflect ultraviolet light, which helps them in selecting mates and navigating their environment.
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Scientific Classification of Orange tip
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How Can You Attract Orange tip
An effective attractant for adult orange tip would be flowering plants, as they require nectar. A variety of blossoming flowers, especially those native to the orange tip's habitat, can serve as natural lures.
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Habitat Preferences of Orange tip Through Different Life Stages
For the egg stage of orange tip, search for the undersides of leaves on host plants like cuckooflower and garlic mustard. The caterpillars prefer dining on the leaves of the host plants in open woodlands and hedgerows. When observing the pupae, inspect plants' stems and leaf litter in similar environments. Adults frequent meadows, gardens, and glades where nectaring on a variety of flowers occurs.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Orange tip
The best time to find adult orange tip is during sunny days when the temperatures are warm, as these conditions are ideal for their flight and nectar-feeding activity.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Orange tip
Dry and sunny weather with minimal wind is the most suitable condition for finding orange tip, as it encourages active foraging and mating behaviors.
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How and Where Can You Find Orange tip at Different Life Stages
Egg Orange tip eggs are typically laid on the host plants. To find them, inspect the undersides of leaves of known host plants for small, white or yellowish eggs.
Larva Orange tip larvae can often be found on or near their host plants. Look for signs of feeding damage on leaves and check both sides of the leaves for visually distinctive caterpillars.
Pupal To find orange tip pupae, search the nearby environment of the host plants. They are often attached to stems, leaves, or other structures, camouflaged within the plant.
Adult Adult orange tip can be found in habitats rich in flowering plants. Searching in sunny, open areas with an abundance of nectar sources during the morning to midday will increase chances of sighting.
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Agricultural Pests

Orange tip larvae feed on cruciferous crop leaves, leading to skeletonizing. Light infestations may reduce vigor, but severe attacks can obliterate foliage, jeopardize yields, and increase vulnerability to diseases. Human food supply and farm economies can be adversely affected.

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Pollinator
Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Cabbage, Nasturtium
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Orange tip is a diligent pollinator, often found fluttering from flower to flower in search of pollen to eat. Its preference for brightly colored blooms with a strong scent, like those of cabbage and nasturtium, makes it a common sight in gardens and fields where these plants grow.
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