Gonepteryx rhamni: Where It Lives, Map & Facts

Where the gonepteryx rhamni lives – recorded in 24 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Scientific name	Gonepteryx rhamni
Group	Butterflies & moths
Found in	24 countries
Continents	Europe
Class	Insect
Order	Lepidoptera
Family	Pieridae

Where does the gonepteryx rhamni live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the gonepteryx rhamni in 24 countries and territories across Europe.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

What kind of animal is the gonepteryx rhamni?

The gonepteryx rhamni (Gonepteryx rhamni) is an insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Pieridae, genus Gonepteryx. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the gonepteryx rhamni

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 mm (2.4–2.9 in). It should not be confused with the Brimstone moth Opisthograptis luteolata.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Gonepteryx rhamni (revision 1380218554), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q206474 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).