Uncommon
Size: 30-35 mm. Distinguished by the irregular green markings of the underside of the hindwing.
Northern Egypt. AOO = 86 km2. EOO =261,000 km2. 8 locations. Apparent decline in AOO and locations
Restricted (Libya, Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the Hejaz in Saudi Arabia).
Desert areas.
Endangered (B2 a, b, i,ii,iv)
One or two generations per year.
39 records. Latest in 2001 (South Sinai)
Resident
Originally described from Wadi Hof near Helwan. Taxonomically difficult since it is part of the Euchloe ausonia complex that has yet to be sorted out.
February-May and November
Host-plants: Diplotaxis harra and perhaps on other Cruciferae.
Euchloe aegyptiaca is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Libya to Egypt and Jordan, extending into Saudi Arabia.[2]
The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, including Diplotaxis harra.[3]
Euchloe aegyptiaca is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Libya to Egypt and Jordan, extending into Saudi Arabia.
The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, including Diplotaxis harra.
