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Gonepteryx rhamni
On the upper side the male is sulphur yellow and the female white with a greenish tinge but both have an orange spot in the centre of each wing. They never settle with their wings open and from the underside the sexes are more difficult to separate but the female is still paler. Their wing shape is unique among British butterflies (although there are similar, closely related species in southern and eastern Europe) and is designed to act as camouflage while they rest and during hibernation.
Europe, North Africa and Asia, spotted on Snowberry bush near the woods
Spotted on Aug 14, 2012
Submitted on Aug 14, 2012
6 Comments
Thank you, Jeannette and Emma
elegant!
Wow, very lovely :)
Thank you Lars!
Thanks, Daniele - added info to spotting location
What a beauty Lars! And a great shot. For habitat, could you please describe the habitat where you spotted it? Thanks!