Gonepteryx palmae

La Palma Cleopatra

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by Matt Rowlings

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

Field notes and information

Very similar to the Tenerife Cleopatra G. cleobule in all aspects of flight and habitat. Genetic analysis suggests the insect flying on La Palmae is a separate species.

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021

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La Palma, Spain, August 2021