Butterflies and Nettles (1935)
Documentary on the life cycle of the tortoiseshell butterfly: first laying their eggs under the leaves of sting nettles and in2-3 weeks the caterpillars emerge and live off the nettle leaves. Then fully grown caterpillars spin a chrysalis. After 3 weeks the new butterfly emerges, and so the cycle continues.
Director: H.R. Hewer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 28, 1935
Editing: Mary Field, J.V. Durden
Production: Gaumont-British Instructional
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: H.R. Hewer
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Butterflies and Nettles about?
- Documentary on the life cycle of the tortoiseshell butterfly: first laying their eggs under the leaves of sting nettles and in2-3 weeks the caterpillars emerge and live off the nettle leaves. Then fully grown caterpillars spin a chrysalis. After 3 weeks the new butterfly emerges, and so the cycle continues.
- Who directed Butterflies and Nettles?
- Butterflies and Nettles was directed by H.R. Hewer.
- How long is Butterflies and Nettles?
- Butterflies and Nettles has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Butterflies and Nettles?
- Butterflies and Nettles is a Documentary film.
- Where was Butterflies and Nettles produced?
- Butterflies and Nettles was produced in United Kingdom.