Gonepteryx
Gonepteryx is a small genus of butterflies in the family Pieridae, commonly known as brimstones. It contains two widely recognized species, Gonepteryx rhamni (the common brimstone) and Gonepteryx cleopatra (the Cleopatra brimstone).
Adults have a distinctive leaf-like wing silhouette when at rest. Males are bright lemon-yellow, while females
Lifecycle details center on buckthorn hosts. Eggs are laid on buckthorn (Rhamnus) species. Caterpillars feed on
Distribution and habitat: Gonepteryx rhamni is found across much of Europe and parts of Asia, while Gonepteryx