Cleopatra Butterfly vs Duke of Burgundy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cleopatra Butterfly | Duke of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx cleopatra | Hamearis lucina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-70mm | 29-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining regionally) |
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.
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.