Beauty Hidden in Plain Sight, Pt. 4 - _TNY_1536

The brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) is one of the more common butterflies in Sweden and since they both appear early in spring and fly all the way until autumn, a lot of people miss how incredibly beutiful they actually are.

 

Just look at that purple shoulder and the way the hairs on the body alnd legs are aligned in almost a brush-like fashion.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/48795232923/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/49785794356/

 

Part 3 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51665307425/

 

An extreme closeup (3.3:1 magnification) on the face of the brimstone here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/48545746622/

Done