Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) on a flower. This butterfly is found throughout Europe and Asia. Its wings are patterned to disguise it as a leaf. The imitation of plants by animals is known as phytomimesis. The brimstone butterfly spends the winter as an adult in hibernation,becomign active again early the next spring. Photographed in Finland | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / PEKKA PARVIAINEN |
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