Provence Orange Tip
Common NameProvence Orange Tip
Scientific NameAnthocharis euphenoides
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, green
HabitatOpen grassy areas, scrubland, rocky slopes, garrigue, maquis
Geographic RangeSouthwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula, southern France, Italy) and parts of North Africa
Host PlantsBiscutella laevigata, Sinapis arvensis, Alliaria petiolata
Flight PeriodMarch to June
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the flower stalks of host plants. Larvae are green with a white lateral stripe, feeding on flowers and seed pods. Pupae are green or brown and overwinter.
Identification TipsMales are easily identified by their bright orange forewing tips. Both sexes display a characteristic green marbling on the hindwing underside, which is a key distinguishing feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale yellow wings, featuring a prominent orange tip on the forewings of the male, and a distinctive green-marbled pattern on the hindwing underside.
