Digging deep
A male Brimstone feeds on a thistle flower with his wings closed. The upper wings are brilliant yellow in flight to attract a mate, this is the unique green leaf-shape when feeding or resting (and hibernating).
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Digging deep
A male Brimstone feeds on a thistle flower with his wings closed. The upper wings are brilliant yellow in flight to attract a mate, this is the unique green leaf-shape when feeding or resting (and hibernating).
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Uploaded on August 8, 2013
Taken on August 8, 2013