Cleopatra Butterfly vs Nettle-tree Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cleopatra Butterfly | Nettle-tree Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx cleopatra | Libythea celtis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-70mm | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.