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Zitronenfalter

Gonepteryx rhamni

Near Threatened

About

Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (40 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Class

Insecta (Insekten)

Order

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Gonepteryx rhamni (Zitronenfalter)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Limonera

French Le Citron

German Zitronenfalter

Similar Species in Gonepteryx

Orientalischer Zitronenfalter

Gonepteryx maderensis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zitronenfalter?

The scientific name of Zitronenfalter is Gonepteryx rhamni. It belongs to the genus Gonepteryx.

What is the conservation status of Zitronenfalter?

Zitronenfalter (Gonepteryx rhamni) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zitronenfalter live?

Zitronenfalter is found in Found across Europe (40 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Zitronenfalter belong to?

Zitronenfalter (Gonepteryx rhamni) belongs to the genus Gonepteryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.

What kingdom does Zitronenfalter belong to?

Zitronenfalter (Gonepteryx rhamni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Zitronenfalter?

The closest relatives of Zitronenfalter in the genus Gonepteryx include Kleopatrafalter, Orientalischer Zitronenfalter, Canary Brimstone, Madeiran Brimstone.