The Brimstone Butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni)
One of our resident and large species which is common mostly in England and Wales.
It is easily identified, the male being greenish yellow and the female a pale green.
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| Female Left/Male right of the image |
I think those butterflies are really attractive and again, beaut' photography from you Roy
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely. I especially like those where the light shines through the wings.
ReplyDeleteHey Roy... Lovely close-up photo's of the Brimstone, and on two of my favorite plants to photograph bees and butterflies on!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
Thanks GG.
Deletehier kan je heel weinig van zeggen,het is gewoon prachtig vooral die twee samen op de distel.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular images, Roy. The butterlies and blooms are gorgeous! Their wings resemble green leaves. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan.
DeleteCatching up on your posts Roy, you have posted some beautiful photos, just had a little time of working in the garden and house. Your Photos of the Brimstone shows we do have some lovely Butterflies in this country.
ReplyDeleteFound 40 plants in one spot, would be interested in what you think.. so take a look if you get chance..
Amanda xx
Lovely pictures Roy, the Brimstone butterfly is my favourite butterfly to photograph.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lyn.
DeleteVery nice this lemon teasels and butterflies on thistle flowers. The purple color with white and yellow is a nice combination:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
DeleteOh tous ces Citrons et cardères.... je suis jalouse ! lol
ReplyDeleteBravo !!!!