Brimstone — size comparison

The brimstone visits forest margins, scrub, gardens and hedgerows. Adults overwinter sheltered among plants and can appear on the first warm spring days. Caterp

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Brimstone

Gonepteryx rhamni

67 mmAdult male
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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BrimstoneWingspan67 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Brimstone — size comparison — facts and sources

The brimstone visits forest margins, scrub, gardens and hedgerows. Adults overwinter sheltered among plants and can appear on the first warm spring days.

Caterpillars eat alder buckthorn and buckthorn leaves, where females lay eggs. New adults gather nectar to build overwintering reserves.

Measurement sources