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Common Brimstone

Gonepteryx rhamni

Photo by Ava T-B
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Field Notes

Description:

Small yellow butterfly. Some think the word "butterfly" comes from this species because it was called "butter colored fly" by early English naturalists.

Habitat:

This butterfly was seen feeding on a bush in a spa -- a human made, plant-filled environment.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Brimstone (Zitronenfalter)

Gonepteryx rhamni
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