Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
Common
Description
Entirely green caterpillar with short hairs. Emits a liquid when touched. Found on seed pods of host plants.
Information
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Size | 2–3 cm |
| Hairiness | poil_ras |
| Observation period | April to June |
| Distribution | Virtually all of Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Cardamine
- Honesty
Notes
Solitary caterpillar found on the seed pods of its host plants.