Despite the lack of wind today and some welcome intermittent sunshine there didn't appear to be many butterflies on the wing. I did however manage to find a Brimstone (Genepteryx rhamni) which in the spring prefers yellow flowers and then in the autumn switches its allegiance to purple flowers.
This is a very long-lived butterfly that is one of the first species to appear after winter hibernation and some individuals live until July, often overlapping the next generation . FAB.
beautiful! wasn't sure what to expect with a name like brimstone. :)
ReplyDeleteTheresa. You'll have to wait a while to see what a 'Gatekeeper' turns out to be!
DeleteWith your excellent photo you can see that the butterfly is a little the worse for wear.
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful butterfly Frank.
ReplyDeleteManaged to see quite a few recently, when the sun makes a rare appearance.
Lovely shots Frank. I saw my first one today. I'm feeling sorry for butterflies. A second bad spring in a row so far. Let's hope things pick up!
ReplyDeleteGreat images Frank...you got one to settle?...[;o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!! never seen this butterfly
ReplyDeleteI just saw one today for the first time ever!
ReplyDeleteIt must mean that Spring is finally on its way, what a flash of lemon sunshine it brought to my garden. I had to find out what it was, and your excellent photograph confirmed the name!
Thank you.
Best wishes