Eastern Orange-tip
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Eastern Orange-tip

Anthocharis damone

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthocharis_damone

Overview

Anthocharis damone, the eastern orange tip, is a butterfly in the subfamily Pierinae, found in southern Europe and into Asia Minor.

The Eastern Orange-tip butterfly faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its Mediterranean range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while overgrazing and changes in land management practices further degrade suitable breeding habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mediterranean scrublands, dry grasslands, and rocky hillsides with sparse vegetation, typically at elevations between 200-1500m. The species requires areas with abundant populations of its cruciferous host plants, particularly species of Biscutella and other mustard family plants.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eastern Orange-tip classified as Vulnerable?
Eastern Orange-tip is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Eastern Orange-tip butterfly faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural intensification and urban development across its Mediterranean range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while overgrazing and changes in land management practices further degrade suitable breeding habitats.
Where does Eastern Orange-tip live?
Eastern Orange-tip occurs in Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Germany, and Greece (plus 13 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eastern Orange-tip?
The main threats to Eastern Orange-tip are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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