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Gonepteryx cleopatra
Gonepteryx cleopatra is a medium sized butterfly with a wingspan of about 50–70 mm (2.0-2.8 inch). It is a sexually dimorphic species - the female has pale yellow or greenish wings, the male is darker yellow with an orange patch on the forewing. Both sexes have a forewing apical hook and brown dots in the center of each wing, and the underside of wings is light greenish yellow. The greenish colour, the shape and the pronounced venation on the hindwings give to these butterflies a good camouflage, making them resemble just leaves.
Open space in Seih-Sou, the suburban forest of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Spotted on Apr 17, 2015
Submitted on Apr 20, 2015
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