Cleopatra Butterfly vs Holly Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cleopatra Butterfly | Holly Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx cleopatra | Celastrina argiolus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-70mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, North Africa, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cleopatra Butterfly
A large butterfly with deep orange forewings in males and pale greenish wings in females. Common in Mediterranean areas.
Did You Know?
Males have the deepest orange coloring of any European pierid butterfly, contrasting with their lemon-yellow undersides.
Holly Blue
Pale silvery-blue butterfly with small black dots on the underside. Alternates between holly and ivy as host plants between spring and summer broods.
Did You Know?
Population numbers cycle dramatically every few years due to a parasitic wasp that tracks its abundance.