Whites and Sulphurs: Falcate Orangetip Anthocharis midea
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.4" - 1.75" |
| Habitat: | Open woods, glades, fields |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Late April to early May (to mid-June in Allegheny Plateau) |
| Larval Host Plant: | Rockcress, bittercress, shepherd's purse |
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Howard County, MD. May 1, 2013
Dorsal view of a worn male. The males have orange wingtips.
Wicomico County, MD. April 13, 2013
Dorsal view of a female.
Allegany County, MD. April 17, 2013
An aberrant Falcate Orangetip. Notice the slight orange color on the wingtip. The males are strongly orange on the tips and the females should have no orange at all.
Allegany County, MD. April 17, 2013
Mated pair. The underside is extensively marbled. The male Falcate Orangetip is on the left.
Allegany County, MD. April 24, 2014
A very fresh male.