Orange-tip
Anthocharis cardamines
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
April to June. One generation. Spring.
Best time of day
Sunny days. Cuckoo flower.
Overview
Orange-tips are spring. That orange tip. Male. Female has grey. Cuckoo flower. Garlic mustard. April to June. One generation. Throughout the Lakes. Common.
At a Glance
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae |
| Habitat | Grassland · Woodland edge · Roadside |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Grassland, woodland edge. Throughout the Lakes. That orange tip. Male. Female has grey tip. Cuckoo flower. Garlic mustard.
Identification
White. Orange tip. Male. Female grey tip. Spring. Cuckoo flower.
Viewing & Photography Tips
April to June. Cuckoo flower. That orange tip. Spring. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.