Julia Orangetip
Common NameJulia Orangetip
Scientific NameAnthocharis julia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black, green
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, mountain meadows, riparian areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south through the Rocky Mountains to Arizona and New Mexico
Host Plantsrockcress, bittercress, tansy mustard
Flight PeriodApril to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant flower buds or stems. Larvae are green with a white stripe, pupae overwinter, typically camouflaged as twigs.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange forewing tips (more pronounced in males) and the intricate green and white marbling on the underside of the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly with prominent orange tips on the forewings, bordered by black. The underside of the hindwings is distinctively mottled with green and white.
