Description
common and widespread, this medium-sized butterfly can be found in gardens and hedgerows. the males are unmistakable; white butterflies with bright orange wingtips. the females are white with black wingtips. both have mottled green underwings. the small white is very similar to the female but lacks the underwing markings. discover how to identify white butterflies with this handy guide.
Habitat
Orange-tips prefer damp habitats such as meadows, woodland glades, hedgerows and the banks of streams and rivers, but readily visit gardens.
Countries
Countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Wing span range
0mm
