FALCATE ORANGETIP

Anthocharis midea

Expected to occur throughout both Alabama and Mississippi,  but often missed because of its early spring flight season.  Forewings of both male and female have strongly pointed tips.  Females white on upper surface with one dark spot on each forewing.  Males white with orange tips on forewings.  The under side of both with marbled dark and white markings on the hindwings.

Adult male - dorsal

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Adult females - dorsal

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Adult male - ventral

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Egg on host plant


Caterpillar

Caterpillar beginning to pupate

Chrysalids

Caterpillar

Chrysalis

Adult female - ventral

Adult male - ventral

Egg

Adult - recently eclosed

Adult - recently eclosed