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Butterflies
Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
A medium sized, yellow butterfly in the family Pieridae (White, yellow butterflies)
The Brimstone is a large butterfly with characteristically veiny and pointed wings. It can easily be mistaken for a female Cleopatra which are often seen flying at the same time. See the 'ID Tips' page for a comparison with the Cleopatra.
Months seen on Corfu
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Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather
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