Anthocharis cardamines ORANGE-TIP butterfly

Taxonomy Identification: Family Pieridae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: A sexually dimorphic butterfly. The female is white with grey-black wingtips and black eye spot. Hind-wings are white with grey patches. The male is white with vivid orange tips edged in black with black eye spot. Hind-wings like the female are also white mottled with grey. The underside (verso) hind-wings of both sexes carries a eye catching mottled green design.

Size: Wingspan 38-52mm

Comments & Applications: A spectacular Spring species, males carry the vivid orange wing tips. Overall common throughout its range. Our unique selection of British and European butterflies is a perfect stepping stone into building your own cabinet reference collection. Also useful in education and taxonomy. An ideal subject for close up photography, film, media, artistry, interior design, craft frames and dome applications.

Peace of Mind: Our British and European butterflies are all ethically sourced, they originate from either captive bred stock, or old antique collections. Butterfly collecting within this ethical boundary is perfectly sustainable and in no way harms wild populations. Why not start your own butterfly reference collection today for posterity.

Format: Choose either SET/mounted wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data OR Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding