Home > Animals > Insects > Butterflies > Brimstone
Papilio eubule, brimstone butterfly
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8614531
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10706881
18th Century Abbot Arthropod Arthropoda Brimstone Butterflies Butterfly Gonepteryx Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta John Abbot Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Papilio Papilionidae Pieridae Brimstone Butterfly Common Brimstone Gonepteryx Rhamni Invertebrata
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite illustration showcases the Brimstone Butterfly, Papilio eubule, as depicted in an 18th century plate from the esteemed Abbot Collection housed in the Natural History Museum's Entomology Library. John Abbot, a renowned naturalist and illustrator of the time, meticulously captured the intricate details of this Lepidopteran species in his Tab 211, Volume 16 work. The Brimstone Butterfly, also known as the Common Brimstone or Gonepteryx rhamni, is a member of the Papilionidae family within the larger order of Lepidoptera, which includes moths and butterflies. This invertebrate, belonging to the class Insecta and order Papilionan, exhibits the distinctive hexapod morphology with six legs and a pair of wings. The Brimstone Butterfly is easily recognized by its bright yellow wings that resemble the color of freshly laid eggs, providing excellent camouflage against their background. This butterfly is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is known for its ability to mimic the appearance of bird droppings as a defense mechanism. The illustration not only highlights the beauty of this creature but also serves as an important historical record of natural history. The Abbot Collection, with its vast array of meticulously detailed plates, has significantly contributed to the scientific understanding of various species, including the Brimstone Butterfly, and continues to be a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
