A tiny white butterfly that flutters low to the ground with quick, erratic movements. Though that orange tip seems it would be obvious, when the butterfly is in flight it can be hard to spot. The Falcate Orangetip (Anthocharis midea) has a wingspan of 1.5 inches.
The male and female butterflies are sexually dimorphic, meaning the male and female have different looks. The male, shown in the first image is the one that gives the species its name, with the orange tip visible in the dorsal view. The female, in the image immediately above, is white and gray.
These butterflies are native to the eastern US and in the eastern portions of Texas and Oklahoma. They’re active early to mid spring.
Notice them now, they’ll be gone before you know it.
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2 responses to “Tiny White Butterfly In Spring”
you amaze me, Brenda Clements!!
Thank you so much for sharing their knowledge.
Oh Joanne! You are so sweet! All I do is wander around with my camera and wonder about things. There’s so much out there to learn. And thank you for being there, so that I have a reason for taking the pictures and wondering about them!
I’m so very glad that I’ve FINALLY gotten you connected properly!
Again, thank you for being there!
Bren