Round-winged Orange Tip
Common NameRound-winged Orange Tip
Scientific NameAnthocharis sara
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, forest edges, stream sides
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to the Rocky Mountains
Host Plantsbittercress, rockcress, toothwort
Flight PeriodMarch to June
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the flowers or seed pods of host plants. Larvae feed on the flowers and developing seeds, and pupae typically overwinter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright orange tips on the forewings of males, contrasted with white wings and black markings. The underside of the hindwings often has a mottled green and white pattern.
Description
This butterfly has white wings with prominent, bright orange tips on the forewings, bordered by a distinct black band. The hindwings also feature black markings, and the body is dark and hairy.
