Great Eggfly vs Cleopatra Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Eggfly | Cleopatra Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas bolina | Gonepteryx cleopatra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | Wingspan 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.
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.