Common brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni butterflies
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Brimstones (Gonepteryx rhamni) butterflies in flight and displaying in the breeding season.
Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Thought I grab an overhead shot showing just how the brimstone looks, it does look like an old leaf and would be hard to spot. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Caught this brimstone red-handed before it could warm up on a cold spring day. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) butterfly
Stunning brimstone resting under a vibrant green leaf. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
These butterflies are such a stunning sight but sadly rare sighting here in the Cambridgeshire Fens UK. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) butterfly resting under vibrant green leaves-UK insect photography.
One of our most stunning butterflies in the UK, Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) are one of the first springtime sightings. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) butterfly insect-English macro photography art prints and downloads.
With the right garden flowers, you may well see sights like this brimstone and oddly this was in mid-summer, A first for us. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) butterfly feeding on garden flowers.
Stunning brimstone butterfly feeding from summer flowers, normally a springtime butterfly and not seen in the summer months. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) Butterfly UK nature and insect photography
Beautiful brimstone butterfly, feeding on a summers flower. art ad prints for sale through all buy buttons. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Feeding brimstone butterfly, rare summer sighting of what is normally a springtime only butterfly. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) Butterfly-macro-Stock Photography-Photos.
Early Springtime Brimstone Butterfly, these are one of the first you may see in the UK. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone Butterfly-British Insects-stock photos and framed prints (Gonepteryx rhamni).
My personal favourite Butterflies, the Brimstone, always one to look out for in early spring in the UK. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone resting on blackberry bush leaf (Gonepteryx rhamni).
Taken in Felmersham pits Bedfordshire, such a stunning butterfly this in springtime. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.
Brimstone butterflies flying and breeding (Gonepteryx rhamni).
Had to crop with the macro a lot but good fun to watch these breeding in mid-air. Overwinters as an adult, and one of the first butterflies to appear in the spring. Flies on heaths, and along hedges and the edges of woodlands during June and July. Found in most of Europe, except the artic and Scotland, at elevations up to 2,000 metres. The caterpillar feeds on Buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus) and, less often, on Alder buckthorn (Frangula Alnus). It is green, spotted with black and striped with darker green and white. The chrysalis is green and brown and secured to the stem of the plants close to the ground.