Is this a female Orange Tip?

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Shirley Roulston
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Is this a female Orange Tip?

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, I thought that this one is a bit different to the first one I saw. Thanks.
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Re: Is this a female Orange Tip?

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Hi Shirley,

This is a male Green Veined White.
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Re: Is this a female Orange Tip?

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If you cannot see the patterned underside of female OT then look for the chequered wingtips, like here:
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Shirley Roulston
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Re: Is this a female Orange Tip?

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At last I see the difference, thanks Dave and Mike.
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