Late in spring I love when the first Orange Tip butterflies (Anthocharis cardamines) start appearing. The orange color of the male butterflies is something that I’ve enjoyed already as a small boy.
Season 2015 I set myself the target to raise this species. Finding the first egg one a great feeling. It turned out to be rather easy after that to locate many more. Even mid-sized to adult caterpillars (once you know where eggs where laid a couple weeks earlier).
Here’s a couple shots from adult caterpillars and the chrysalis.
Chrysalis of the Orange Tip
Caterpillar of the Orange Tip
Caterpillar of the Orange Tip
Chrysalis of the Orange Tip
Caterpillar of the Orange Tip
