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Orange-Tip
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Orange-Tip (Anthocharis cardamines)

Copyright D.A Jones

Taken at Uffmoor Wood in Worcestershire during early June.

This female was busy patrolling along a bridle way, looking for suitable situations to lay her eggs. Females look very plain from above, but from below....well judge for yourself, absolutely gorgeous!
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Habitat
Mature and Coppice Woodland
Location
Uffmoor Wood, Worcs
Date taken
June 2008
Scientific name
Anthocharis cardamines
Equipment used
FinePix S602z
madamcoolpix
:bounce: Glorious creatures they are!!! o:) And it is great to see one of these beauties here at this time of the year, helps to cheer one up!!! Thanks a heap for sharing!!! :t: :t: :loveme:
 

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