The greenish color, the shape and the pronounced venation on the hindwings give to these butterflies a good camouflage, making them resemble just leaves.

When the green caterpillars are prepared to pass to the pupal stage, they tie themselves through a silk belt to the host plant, on the underside of a leaf.

The green chrysalis became gradually yellow and red, revealing the colors on the wings of the adult close to flutter.

In dry regions, the Cleopatra practices a vertical migration between the maquis and the mountain fir forests.

This species is native to the Mediterranean region (Southern Europe, North Africa and West Asia).