Great Eggfly vs Brimstone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Eggfly | Brimstone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas bolina | Gonepteryx rhamni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.
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.