Moroccan Orange Tip

Anthocharis belia, the Moroccan orange tip, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found in northwestern Africa (specifically Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). The length of the forewings is 18–20 millimetres (0.7–0.8 in).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Moroccan Orange Tip being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Anthocharis euphenoides
• Anthocharis damone
• Zegris eupheme
• Colotis auxo

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Pieridae

Genus

Anthocharis

Species

Anthocharis belia

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