2010
SO6509 : Male orange-tip butterfly, Anthocharis cardamines
taken 14 years ago, near to Upper Soudley, Gloucestershire, England
Male orange-tip butterfly, Anthocharis cardamines
Usually seen in damp, grassy habitats or river banks where Cuckooflower (also known as Lady's Smock and pictured here,) the primary larvae foodplant grows. It is also common along hedgerows where Garlic or Hedge Mustard is found.
Note the proboscis, inserted into the centre of the flower, extracting nectar.
Note the proboscis, inserted into the centre of the flower, extracting nectar.
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- SO6509, 35 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Pauline E (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 19 May, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SO 651 099 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:47.2215N 2:30.3809W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SO 651 099
- View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
