Butterfly Pictures and Information
Butterflies, Americans' favorite insects, continue to gain fans, especially with respect to wild butterfy identification.
The reasons for their popularity are simple, with the colorful wings of many species, plus the fact that both butterflies and people enjoy flowers and being outdoors on sunny days above 60o F, leading the list.
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) suggests that the average person might be able to find up to one hundred different butterfly species within driving distance of their home.
It should be noted that those hypothetical one hundred butterfly species are often present only at specific points of time, usually from early spring through early fall.
The butterflies presented here, approximately one hundred and fifty species, divides into two pages. The species listed at the bottom of this page fit into the Lycaenidae family (blues, hairstreaks and coppers), the Pieridae family (whites and sulphurs) and the Brushfooted butterfly family. Pictures of Butterflies, page II, covers Swallowtail butterflies, Grass Skippers, Spread-wing Skippers and Metalmarks.
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The article, Types of Butterflies provides more information about butterfly families.
Additional images in this section include:
The following articles articles address very common butterfly issues.
Battle Over Butterfly ReleasesBecause of the potential to wreck havoc on agricultural products, commercial butterfly breeding for release is regulated by both state and federal agencies.
How did butterflies get their name?
Examining the practice of naming butterflies, past and present.
Improving Rural Butterfly Habitat
Tips for increasing butterfly populations in rural areas.
Orange Butterfly Quiz
Test you orange butterfly identification skills.
What Do Butterflies Eat?
Here's an answer to a very popular question.
The butterfly species list continues below.
