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LIMENITIS ARCHIPPUS
LIMENITIS ARCHIPPUS
LIMENITIS ARCHIPPUS
This butterfly is a near-perfect mimic of the monarch, Danaus plexippus, which is thought to be protected by the toxic sap of the foodplant, milkweed. See more here!
VANESSA CARDUI
LIMENITIS ARCHIPPUS
LIMENITIS ARCHIPPUS
One of the most common and widely distributed of all butterflies. V.cardui or very similar species can be found in nearly every part of the world.
BOLORIA BELLONA
LIMENITIS ARCHIPPUS
BOLORIA BELLONA
B. bellona is a lovely butterfly that most people simply overlook. In early summer it can be found in parks and open spaces, flying low to the ground. See more here!
PAPILIO CRESPHONTES
PAPILIO POLYXENES ASTERIUS
POLYGONIA INTERROGATIONIS
In the field, P. cresphontes can be spotted from a hundred yards away. Big, bright, and a strong flier, it is one of the largest butterflies in its range.
POLYGONIA INTERROGATIONIS
PAPILIO POLYXENES ASTERIUS
POLYGONIA INTERROGATIONIS
This butterfly is one of several related species that are beautifully camouflaged on the underside, an example of cryptic coloration. See more here!
PAPILIO POLYXENES ASTERIUS
PAPILIO POLYXENES ASTERIUS
PAPILIO POLYXENES ASTERIUS
This striking swallowtail butterfly is common in urban areas, where its caterpillar feeds on garden plants like carrot and dill.
PAPILIO GLAUCUS
SPEYERIA CYBELES
VANESSA ATALANTA
Like the black swallowtail, P. glaucus is a familiar sight in urban parks and gardens, where it's known as the tiger swallowtail. See more here!
VANESSA ATALANTA
SPEYERIA CYBELES
VANESSA ATALANTA
This butterfly, known as the red admiral, is another species common in urban areas. It flies quickly and often lands on people!
SPEYERIA CYBELES
SPEYERIA CYBELES
SPEYERIA CYBELES
This beautiful butterfly has many close relatives that are very similar in appearance. The silver spots on the underside reflect sunlight. See more here!
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ORNITHOPTERA PRIAMUS BOISDUVALI
ORNITHOPTERA PRIAMUS BOISDUVALI
ORNITHOPTERA PRIAMUS BOISDUVALI
Birdwing butterflies can be found across tropical Asia and Australia. This spectacular group includes the world's largest butterflies. See more here!
ORNITHOPTERA CROESUS LYDIUS
ORNITHOPTERA PRIAMUS BOISDUVALI
ORNITHOPTERA PRIAMUS BOISDUVALI
This breathtaking species is as rare as it is beautiful. This butterfly's iridescent orange color, like others in its genus, shines in tropical sunlight. See more here!
ORNITHOPTERA GOLIATH
ORNITHOPTERA PRIAMUS BOISDUVALI
ORNITHOPTERA GOLIATH
Many species of Ornithoptera are protected from trade or sale by those who would collect insects with the intention of selling them. See more here!