Erophila Collection

RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp)
RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp.), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Two Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) roosting at dawn on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis), one of its larval food plants. Hertfordshire, England. UK. May. Focus Stacked

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) caterpillar crawling over Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) leaf, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. April

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) leaf transilluminated showing vein detail

Apennine treacle mustard (Erysimum pseudorhaeticum) and Greater milkwort (Polygala major) in flower in dry field, Gran Sasso, Abruzzo, Italy. June

Fallow field in flower containing Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Woad (Isatis tinctoria), Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis) Olympian mullein (Verbascum longifolium) and Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

Common whitlow grass, Erophila verna (Draba verna). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Curtis British Entomology Plate 122
Diptera: Craterina hirundinis = Stenepteryx hirundinis (Swallow?s Ked) [Plant: Erophila verna (Draba verna, Common Whitlow-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Picture No. 10754067
Common whitlow-grass - growing on wall (Erophila verna) Date:

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"Erophila: A Beautiful Connection Between Butterflies and Flowers" In the enchanting Peerdsbos of Brasschaat, Belgium, a male RF-Orange tip butterfly gracefully rests upon a delicate Cruciferae flower. The vibrant colors of nature come alive as May unfolds its beauty. Meanwhile, in Hertfordshire, England, two Orange tip butterflies find solace at dawn on Cuckooflower - one of their larval food plants. These creatures embrace the tranquility of the English countryside during this magical month. Venturing to Orvieto, Umbria in Italy during April reveals an extraordinary sight - an Orange tip butterfly caterpillar crawling over a Garlic mustard leaf. Nature's intricate details are showcased through this tiny explorer's journey. Translucent cabbage leaves illuminate with vein detail, showcasing the hidden wonders within Brassica oleracea. This captivating image invites us to appreciate the intricacies that lie beneath our everyday surroundings. Moving to Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, Italy during June brings forth Apennine treacle mustard and Greater milkwort blooming amidst a dry field. Their resilience against harsh conditions reminds us of nature's ability to thrive even in adversity. A picturesque fallow field bursts into life with vibrant hues as Poppy flowers dance alongside Woad plants and Corn chamomile blooms. Olympian mullein stands tall while Purple toadflax adds its touch of elegance - all harmoniously coexisting under the Italian sun. Amidst these breathtaking scenes lies Common whitlow grass or Erophila verna - a humble yet resilient plant that graces Curtis British Entomology Plate 122 with its presence. Its simplicity serves as a reminder that beauty can be found even in the most unassuming places. Erophila bridges worlds; it connects butterflies like Anthocharis cardamines with their nourishing host plants such as Cuckooflower and Garlic mustard.