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Brimstone

Gonepteryx rhamni

Description:

Shape distinctive, forewing with prominent hooked tip. Male is bright yellow while female is very pale green. Wingspan 60mm.

Habitat:

Favours meadows and flower-rich scrub, and gardens.

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Dangermouse
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Dangermouse

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on Aug 17, 2011
Submitted on Aug 21, 2011

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