Gonepteryx Eversi
探検昆虫
Gonepteryx Eversi
gonepteryx eversi
The Gonepteryx Eversi, also known as the Gomera Brimstone, is an exquisite and rare butterfly endemic to the misty laurel forests of La Gomera in the Canary Islands. Renowned for its remarkable crypsis, this insect features wings that flawlessly replicate the appearance, veins, and texture of a living green leaf. The species is highly adapted to the unique, moisture-rich microclimate of the Canary Laurisilva, where it plays an essential role as a native pollinator. Spotting one of these elusive butterflies flitting through the sun-dappled canopy of a volcanic ravine is a highly sought-after experience for entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Its persistence on a single island highlights the fragile ecological balance of the region's isolated ecosystems.
生息地: Found in humid laurel forests (Laurisilva) and deep ravines on the island of La Gomera, often flitting around evergreen shrubs.
外見
Adults exhibit a distinct, leaf-like wing profile with strongly hooked tips on the forewings. Males feature a bright lemon-yellow base color with a subtle, warm orange blush on the forewings, while females display a more subdued, pale greenish-white coloration that enhances their leafy camouflage. Both sexes possess a small, distinctive orange-brown spot near the center of each wing, mimicking a blemish or fungal decay on a leaf, with a wingspan averaging 5 to 6 centimeters.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Pieridae属Gonepteryx
カテゴリ
昆虫レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Adults have an exceptionally long lifespan for a butterfly, living up to ten months by entering states of dormancy.
It is entirely endemic to the island of La Gomera, meaning you cannot find it wild anywhere else on Earth.
Its unique wing shape features pointed tips that perfectly mimic the veins and apex of a real leaf.
特殊能力
能力
Leaf Crypsis
When resting with folded wings, this butterfly perfectly mimics a broad green leaf, complete with faux leaf veins, to evade predators.
能力
Aestivation Dormancy
It can enter a dormant state during hot, dry summer months to conserve energy and survive periods of low nectar availability.
能力
Targeted Host Detection
Females possess highly sensitive chemical receptors in their legs to precisely locate Rhamnus host plants for egg-laying.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 2-3 cm
- 翼開長
- 5-6 cm
- 体重
- 0.0001-0.0003 kg
- 寿命
- 0-1 年
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- 一度の産卵数
- 30-100
- 抱卵期間
- 5-10 日
食性と食事
Larvae feed strictly on the leaves of endemic buckthorn trees, while adults forage on the nectar of various forest flowers.
年齢による違い: Caterpillars feed exclusively on the foliage of host buckthorns, whereas adult butterflies consume liquid nectar.
主な食物
- Rhamnus glandulosa leaves
- Laurel forest nectar
- Wild flower nectar
採餌方法
- Foraging
生態系とのつながり
host plant
Balsam Buckthorn
Rhamnus glandulosa
Caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves of this endemic shrub.
eaten by
Eurasian Blackcap
Sylvia atricapilla
Preys upon adult butterflies and caterpillars in the canopy.
competitor
Canary Red Admiral
Vanessa vulcania
Competes for nectar resources in the high-altitude flowering glades.
特徴
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Gonepteryx Eversiを見分けるには？
Gonepteryx Eversiを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Gonepteryx Eversiの長さは何ですか？
2-3 cm
Gonepteryx Eversiの翼開長は何ですか？
5-6 cm
Gonepteryx Eversiの体重は何ですか？
0.0001-0.0003 kg
Gonepteryx Eversiの寿命は何ですか？
0-1 年
Gonepteryx Eversiのtop Speedは何ですか？
15 km/h
Gonepteryx Eversiは何を食べますか？
Larvae feed strictly on the leaves of endemic buckthorn trees, while adults forage on the nectar of various forest flowers.
Gonepteryx Eversiは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in humid laurel forests (Laurisilva) and deep ravines on the island of La Gomera, often flitting around evergreen shrubs.
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