Brimstone vs Black Jungle Queen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brimstone | Black Jungle Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx rhamni | Stichophthalma howqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 52-60 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.