Cleopatra Butterfly vs Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cleopatra Butterfly | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx cleopatra | Ephippiger ephippiger |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-70mm | 22-30mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.