Yellow Tip
Common NameYellow Tip
Scientific NameAnthocharis scolymus
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, black, green
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, meadows, and clearings.
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East).
Host PlantsArabis, Cardamine, Rorippa
Flight PeriodApril to June
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the flower stalks of host plants. Larvae feed on the flowers and developing seed pods, and pupae overwinter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright yellow apex on the forewings and the intricate, mottled green and white pattern on the underside of the hindwings, which helps it blend with vegetation.
Description
This butterfly features white forewings with a prominent yellow tip, bordered by black. The underside of the hindwings is distinctly mottled with a pattern of green and white, providing excellent camouflage against foliage.
