Latin name - Gonepteryx rhamni
Flight period – Early July to October/November, then they hibernate
as adults and re-appear in Spring. Individuals may live for up to a year
therefore.
Wingspan – 6 to 7 cm, 2.3 to 2.75 inch.
Description - The wings of the female are very pale green, almost white,
males have yellow-green underwings and yellow upperwings. When this butterfly
roosts among foliage, the angular shape and the strong veining of their
wings closely resembles leaves. They always rest with their wings closed.
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