Himalayan Brimstone
Common NameHimalayan Brimstone
Scientific NameGonepteryx mahaguru
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale green, yellowish-green, brown
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, subalpine meadows, mountainous regions
Geographic RangeHimalayas (Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, parts of China)
Host PlantsRhamnus species (buckthorn)
Flight PeriodMarch to October (overwintering as adults)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on the host plant, typically buckthorn. Larvae feed on the leaves, and pupae are camouflaged to resemble a leaf or twig. Adults emerge and are known to be long-lived, often overwintering.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique leaf-like wing shape with pointed tips, the uniform pale yellowish-green coloration, and the single, small reddish-brown spot centrally located on each wing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its distinctive leaf-shaped wings, which are pale yellowish-green, with prominent venation and a small reddish-brown spot on each wing.
