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orange-tip

Anthocharis cardamines

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pieridae ›Genus: Anthocharis

About

Anthocharis cardamines, the orange tip, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae, which contains 1100 species of butterfly. A. cardamines is mainly found throughout Europe and temperate Asia (Palearctic) The males feature wings with a signature orange pigmentation, which is the origin of A. cardamines' common name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of orange-tip?
The scientific name of orange-tip is Anthocharis cardamines.
What kingdom does orange-tip belong to?
orange-tip belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does orange-tip belong to?
orange-tip belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does orange-tip belong to?
orange-tip belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does orange-tip belong to?
orange-tip belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does orange-tip belong to?
orange-tip belongs to the family Pieridae.
What genus does orange-tip belong to?
orange-tip belongs to the genus Anthocharis.