Orange-tip

Anthocharis cardamines
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Description

Entirely green caterpillar with short hairs. Emits a liquid when touched. Found on seed pods of host plants.

Information
Size
2–3 cm
Observation period
April to June
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
CardamineHonesty
Distribution

Virtually all of Europe.

Notes

Solitary caterpillar found on the seed pods of its host plants.