Pieridae Collection (#4)

Colias croceus, clouded yellow
Photograph of a mounted specimen of clouded yellow, male upperside. Widespread in Europe with breeding strongholds in Mediterranean countries. Regular migrant to southern England

Ixias reinwardti
Photograph of a mounted specimen of the butterfly (Ixias reinwardti)

Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe simulata) adult pair, mating, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

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

Green-veined white butterfly on a borage (family Boraginaceae) flower. Green-veined white butterflies (Pieris napi) are common in Europe. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Green-veined white butterflies mating. Green-veined white butterflies (Pieris napi) are common in Europe where they feed on Brassica sp. (cabbage family) plants

African Migrant / Common Vagrant Butterfly - male feeding on nectar from flowers of Pride-of-the-Cape
ASW-4778 African Migrant / Common Vagrant Butterfly - male feeding on nectar from flowers of Pride-of-the-Cape (Bauhinia galpinii) Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

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"Pieridae: A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies" In the world of butterflies, Pieridae steals the show with its vibrant members. One such beauty is the Phoebis sennae, commonly known as the cloudless sulphur butterfly. Its wings shimmer like rays of sunshine, spreading joy wherever it goes. The Pieridae family encompasses a variety of species, including the enchanting clouded yellow butterflies. With their delicate wings adorned in hues ranging from pale lemon to golden mustard, they dance gracefully amidst meadows and gardens. Butterflies and Moths have long fascinated us with their ethereal charm. Plate 2 showcases Papiliones from the Pieridae family, capturing their intricate patterns and mesmerizing colors that seem to come straight out of a dream. A small white butterfly rests gently on a bluebell in Boscastle, Cornwall. This elegant creature belongs to the Pieris rapae species and adds a touch of serenity to nature's canvas during April's bloom. Witnessing a clouded yellow butterfly indulging in nectar from Devils bit scabious is truly magical. Colias crocea finds solace amidst these purple blossoms while displaying its radiant wings against an idyllic backdrop. Whitelye Common Nature Reserve in Monmouthshire becomes home to another member - the green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi). As it flutters among wildflowers, this graceful creature reminds us of nature's delicate balance. High up in Stelvo Pass within Italy's majestic Alps resides the mountain clouded butterfly (Colias phicomone). It perches delicately on clover flowers, showcasing its striking orange hues against lush greenery – an exquisite sight indeed. Venturing into Pyrenees National Park reveals yet another marvel -the black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) resting upon blades of grass.