WebVernacular Names It is commonly believed that the word "butterfly" is a derived from "butter-coloured fly" which is attributed to the yellow of the male Brimstone butterfly, the female being a much paler whitish-green. … WebCommon names: purging buckthorn, common buckthorn, buckthorn Scientific name: Rhamnus cathartica Family: Rhamnaceae Origin: native Named after the laxative effects its berries induce when eaten, purging buckthorn is a small, spiny tree native to England and Wales and throughout Europe.
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WebThe brimstone butterfly ( Gonepteryx rhamni) can be found throughout the summer but always seems more numerous in early spring. It's easily recognisable because the brimstone one of the only yellow British … WebIt is thought that the yellow brimstone butterfly is the species that literally put the 'butter' into 'butterfly'. The sulphur-yellow colour of the male brimstone was not only the reason for its own name but also that of the … bridget faith purvis
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WebQuick facts. Common names: alder buckthorn, glossy buckthorn, breaking buckthorn. Scientific name: Frangula alnus. Family: Rhamnaceae. Origin: native. Mature trees can … WebButterflies and Moths by scientific name. Acraea andromacha (Glasswing, Little Greasy, Small Greasy) Anthene lycaenoides (Pale Ciliated-blue) Anthene seltuttus (Dark Ciliated-blue) Appias paulina (Yellow Albatross, Northern White) Argina astrea (Crotalaria Pod Borer, a tiger moth) Arhopala centaurus (Purple Oak-blue, Dull Oak-blue) WebThe Brimstone has spread in recent years, mainly in northern England. When this butterfly roosts among foliage, the angular shape and the strong veining of their wings closely resembles leaves. There is a view that the … bridget fagan brown