Falcate Orangetip (Anthocharis midea)
Identification: A beautiful early spring butterfly with a black spot in the forewing of both the male and female. The male has a yellow-orange ptach at the tip of each wing. The hindwing of both the male and female from below demonstrates a blackish-brown marbling appearance.
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Above two (2) photographs
of same Female- City of Richmond, Virginia |
Male- Sussex County, Virginia |
