Gonepteryx rhamni, commonly named the common brimstone, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It lives throughout the Palearctic zone and is commonly found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. [2] Across much of its range, it is the only species of its genus, and is therefore simply known locally as the brimstone. Its wing span size is 60 ...

2024年2月25日 · Quick Facts: Distribution: Found across Europe, Asia, and northern parts of Africa. Habitat: Thrives in open and damp woodlands, scrub, and hedgerows. Lifespan of Adults: Remarkably long, ranging from 10 to 13 months. Host Plants: Favors common buckthorn and alder buckthorn. Adult Diet: Includes pollen, flower nectar, and ripe or rotting fruits.

The brimstone is a fairly large, pale yellow butterfly, with distinctive, leaf-shaped wings. Adults hibernate through cold weather, so may be seen flying on warm days throughout the year, although they are most common in the spring.

Gonepteryx rhamni, commonly named the common brimstone, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It lives throughout the Palearctic zone and is commonly found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Across much of its range, it is the only species of its genus, and is therefore simply known locally as the brimstone. Its wing span size is 60–74 ...

Common name: brimstone butterfly. Scientific name: Gonepteryx rhamni. Family: Pieridae. Habitat: woodland, hedgerows, parks and gardens. Caterpillar foodplants: leaves of buckthorn and alder buckthorn. Predators: birds and predatory invertebrates. Origin: native

2023年7月7日 · Predominantly, you can find brimstone butterflies throughout Europe, from as far north as Scandinavia to as far south as North Africa. In Europe, the butterfly’s habitat ranges from Ireland in the west to Russia and Turkey in the east. They are especially fond of open meadows, scrubby grasslands and woodland edges.

Of all the butterflies in the world, the brimstone butterfly has the longest lifespan: 12 months! Brimstone Butterfly - Photo: Magnus/stock.adobe.com. Habitat. Brimstone butterflies are widespread in Europe, Africa, and Asia. They are not particularly picky about their habitat. They like wet or dry areas, meadows and forests. Their top priority ...

The Brimstone Butterfly is found throughout much of the southern half of England becoming less numerous further north. In Cornwall it is widespread but absent from large areas of exposed heath and moorland, particularly in the extreme far west.

The Brimstone is a great wanderer and can be found in almost any habitat, from chalk downland to woodland rides to gardens.

The Brimstone is commonest on scrubby chalk grasslands and deciduous woodlands but it will breed almost anywhere where its larval foodplants grow, including heathland, farmland, railway cuttings and coastal habitats. It is also regularly seen in gardens and parks or meandering along roadsides when dispersing in search of new habitats.