Available during May / June 2011. (Third party breeder). It is mentioned in South's influential work, that the term butterfly was orginally attributed to the male Brimstone, due to its bright, butter-coloured wings. In spring they are a welcome and conspicious sight as they wander tirelessly in search of the paler, greenish-white females. The skittle shaped eggs are laid on Alder Buckthorn and Purging Buckthorn and the larvae do very well when sleeved out. Overwintering is not easy, but adults can be released to reinforce or populate local areas.
It is very unusual to have stock of this species and this is an ideal opportunity for those who wish to photograph the life-cycle or augment local populations. Eggs and larvae are ready in May and June.
