Gonepteryx cleopatra (Linnaeus, 1767)

Host plants:
The larva feeds mainly on Rhamnus spp. I found caterpillars at Rhamnus alaternus (Provence).

Habitat:
Gonepteryx cleopatra inhabits grove-rich sites from the Mediterranean maquis to the sparse and dry woods.

Life cycle:
The hibernating butterflies fly from late June to next May/June. They live up to 10 months or even longer. The caterpillars are observed mainly between April and June.

Remarks:
Gonepteryx cleopatra is distributed from Northwest Africa across the Mediterranean with most of the islands to the east (Asia Minor, Middle East).