Gordon Beningfield: Small Heath Butterfly

Artist: Gordon Beningfield
1936 - 1998
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1984
Image Size: 6 by 7 inches
Overall Size: 10 by 11 inches
Medium: Water Color on Cold Press Illustration Board

The Satyridae are one of the largest and most prolific of the butterfly families. Most species within this group consist of butterflies with muted brown, dull yellow or gray color patterns. One distinguishing characteristic of this family is the unique eyespots on the wings. The forelegs of these butterflies are often stunted and brushlike and their feelers have small, pear-shaped knobs at the tips. They're known for irregular and jerky movements when flying. Satyridae caterpillars are night feeders and thrive on a variety of grasses. They're found in such diverse habitats as meadows, woodland, mountains and arid plains. The Satyridae family include Browns and Ringlets like the Wall Brown, Meadow Brown, False Ringlet and Black Ringlet. This large butterfly family also includes many species of Heaths. The Small Heath Butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) flies from April to October and inhabits dry, grassy regions.

This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands Butterflies of the World 60¢ Small Heath Butterfly stamp issued September 14, 2000.

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