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Brimstone

Gonepteryx rhamni

Near Threatened

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硫黄蝶（Gonepteryx rhamni）在IUCN红色名录中被列为近危（NT）物种。接近受威胁标准，若不采取保护行动，种群可能变得脆弱。

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

Animalia (动物界)

Arthropoda (节肢动物门)

Insecta (昆蟲綱)

Lepidoptera (鱗翅目)

Species

Gonepteryx rhamni (Brimstone)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Limonera

French Le Citron

German Zitronenfalter

Similar Species in Gonepteryx

Canary Brimstone

Gonepteryx cleobule

Powdered Brimstone

Gonepteryx farinosa

Madeiran Brimstone

Gonepteryx maderensis

Gonepteryx cleopatra

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节肢动物门

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brimstone?

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

What is the conservation status of Brimstone?

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

Where does Brimstone live?

Brimstone 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 Brimstone belong to?

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

What kingdom does Brimstone belong to?

Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of Brimstone?

The closest relatives of Brimstone in the genus Gonepteryx include Canary Brimstone, Powdered Brimstone, Madeiran Brimstone, Cleopatra.

Native Range — 40 Countries

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Genus Gonepteryx — 5 Species

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Canary Brimstone

Gonepteryx cleobule

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Brimstone

Gonepteryx rhamni

NT

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Powdered Brimstone

Gonepteryx farinosa

Madeiran Brimstone

Gonepteryx maderensis

Gonepteryx cleopatra

Data verified 三月 2026

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