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Falcate Orangetip nectaring on crucifer - Anthocharis midea - male
Copyright © 2007 E Moon

Falcate Orangetip nectaring on crucifer - Anthocharis midea - Male
Williamson County, Texas, USA
March 19, 2007
Falcate Orangetips began appearing in the area in the past week; this was the first one I could photograph...and luckily, a male with the trademark orange tips. The yellow-flowered early crucifer (not sure which species) came out after rain last week, and this individual nectared at four or five flowers in one patch before moving on.
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Contributed by E Moon on 20 March, 2007 - 12:30pm

Very pretty butterfly
We have sara orangetip in Southern California. I'll be these are just as tough to photograph. Ours never want to show that orange!
… Ron Hemberger, 20 March, 2007 - 11:59pm login or register to post comments

 
You're so right...
I have several shots of the underwings, trying to catch that moment when he opened them enough to show the orange tips. As for while they're flying...well, it takes a better photographer than me.
… E Moon, 21 March, 2007 - 8:25am login or register to post comments

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