Gonepteryx Collection

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) resting among foliage, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. June

Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) on Devil s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flying towards Purple betony (Betonica officinalis) flowers, Upper Bavaria, Germany. July

Brimstone, clouded yellow, brown hairstreak
Common brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni 1, clouded yellow, Colias croceus 2 brown hairstreak, Thecla betulae 3, Meleagers blue, Polyommatus daphnis 4, and black hairstreak, Satyrium pruni 5

Common brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni
Common brimstone butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni, caterpillar and pupa (Buckthorn butterfly, Papilio rhamni). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lofty bath white, brimstone and bath white
Lofty bath white, Pontia callidice, brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni, and bath white, Pontia daplidice. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Moorland clouded yellow, cleopatra and pale clouded yellow
Moorland clouded yellow, Colias palaeno, cleopatra butterfly, Gonepteryx cleopatra, and pale clouded yellow, Colias hyale

Curtis British Entomology Plate 173
Lepidoptera: Gonepteryx rhamni var. (Brimstone) [Plant: Melica unifora (Wood Melic-grass)] Date: 1824-39

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

Illustration, Rhopalocera -- Thais Cerisyi, Gonepteryx Cleopatra, Euchloe Belemia, Zegris Eupheme, Argynnis Laodice, Vanessa Levana, Vanessa Ichnusa, Spilothyrus Lavaterae, Pamphila Nostrodamus

Gonepteryx rhamni, brimstone
Plate 2 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Papilio eubule, brimstone butterfly
Illustration of a brimstone butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 211, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Brimstone by John Curtis (1791 - 1862) from British Entomology

Butterflies of the family Pieridae
Mounted specimens of the brimstone, (Gonepteryx rhamni) and cleopatra, (Gonepteryx cleopatra) butterflies. Both these species have colour forms which vary from very pale yellow to a deep yellow-orange

Papilio ecclipsis, hoax butterfly species
This insect was uncovered as hoax by John Curtis. It is infact a European brimstone butterfly with patches carefully painted on its wings. Specimen from the Linnean Society photographed by the NHM

Male brimstone butterfly
Male brinstone butterfly at rest on comfrey flower. Dorset, UK April 2011

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The vibrant Common brimstone butterfly, also known as Gonepteryx rhamni, gracefully flutters through various landscapes, captivating observers with its delicate beauty. In the picturesque Upper Bavaria region of Germany during the enchanting month of July, this stunning creature can be seen elegantly soaring towards the alluring Purple betony flowers (Betonica officinalis). Its wings, adorned with a soft yellow hue and intricate patterns, create a mesmerizing spectacle against the backdrop of nature's canvas. Venturing across borders to Meeth Quarry in Devon, UK, we find this Brimstone butterfly finding solace among lush foliage. With its wings gently folded and blending seamlessly into its surroundings, it rests peacefully amidst nature's tranquility. The Brimstone butterfly is part of an esteemed group that includes clouded yellow and brown hairstreak species - each possessing their own unique charm. The allure of the Common brimstone extends beyond geographical boundaries. Found in diverse locations such as Lofty bath white habitats or moorlands where clouded yellow butterflies roam freely alongside cleopatra and pale clouded yellow counterparts. These ethereal creatures bring life to these landscapes with their vibrant colors dancing harmoniously together. Intriguingly captured by Curtis British Entomology Plate 173 illustration is a moment frozen in time - showcasing the exquisite details of this magnificent species. The Brimstone butterfly perches delicately on Devil's-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis), exhibiting its symbiotic relationship with native flora while adding splashes of color to our world. Male Brimstones are known for their affinity for Cowslip (Primula veris) meadows found in Bedfordshire. Here they roost gracefully upon these golden blooms like regal monarchs surveying their kingdom below. This charming sight serves as a reminder that even small creatures can leave an indelible mark on our hearts.