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A variety of different species of butterfly (Papilio).

British Butterflies

A variety of different species of butterfly (Papilio).

Unlike moths, butterflies have knobs at the tips of their antennae.

Butterfly

Unlike moths, butterflies have knobs at the tips of their antennae.

Unlike moths, butterflies have knobs at the tips of their antennae.

Butterfly

Unlike moths, butterflies have knobs at the tips of their antennae.

Butterflies are found throughout most of the world.

Butterfly

Butterflies are found throughout most of the world.

There are three stages of a butterfly: caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly; respectively.

Butterfly

There are three stages of a butterfly: caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly; respectively.

A butterfly of the colias genus.

Butterfly

A butterfly of the colias genus.

A large butterfly

Butterfly

A large butterfly

A flying insect known for its colors and patterns on their wings.

Butterfly

A flying insect known for its colors and patterns on their wings.

Milk-weed butterfly, Danais archippus species; full-grown larva.

Butterfly

Milk-weed butterfly, Danais archippus species; full-grown larva.

Milk-weed butterfly, Danais archippus species; chrysalis.

Butterfly

Milk-weed butterfly, Danais archippus species; chrysalis.

Milk-weed butterfly, Danais archippus species; male butterfly.

Butterfly

Milk-weed butterfly, Danais archippus species; male butterfly.

Chrysophanus thoe species; female.

Butterfly

Chrysophanus thoe species; female.

Chrysophanus thoe species; male.

Butterfly

Chrysophanus thoe species; male.

Papilio asterias, male.

Butterfly

Papilio asterias, male.

Papilio cresphontes.

Butterfly

Papilio cresphontes.

The stages of a butterfly: the caterpillar, the pupa, and the adult butterfly.

Butterfly

The stages of a butterfly: the caterpillar, the pupa, and the adult butterfly.

Unlike moths, butterflies have knobs at the tips of their antennae.

Butterfly

Unlike moths, butterflies have knobs at the tips of their antennae.

The dorsal view of the larva of the Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton), a brush-footed butterfly.

Emperor Butterfly Larva

The dorsal view of the larva of the Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton), a brush-footed butterfly.

An outline of a butterfly labeling the different parts of the wings.

Butterfly Outline

An outline of a butterfly labeling the different parts of the wings.

Anosia Plexippus or Danais archippus.

A. Plexippus Butterfly

Anosia Plexippus or Danais archippus.

"The Apollo butterfly, <em>P. Apollo</em>, is found in the damp meadows of the high Alps; the wings are whitish, wth five black spots on each of the superior ones; on the inferior are two sparkling eye-like figures, bordered with black. It flies in June and July. Thus even wild mountain regions, as well as those of the florid tropics, are embellished by this beautiful family." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Apollo Butterfly

"The Apollo butterfly, P. Apollo, is found in the damp meadows of the high Alps; the wings…

Parnassius Apollo, a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. Also known as the Apollo Mountain Apollo. It is usually found in flowery meadows and pastures.

Apollo Butterfly

Parnassius Apollo, a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. Also known as the Apollo Mountain Apollo.…

Brenthis bellona.

A. Belona Butterfly

Brenthis bellona.

Butterflies may usually be distinguished by the vertical position of their wings when they are at rest, and by their having the antennae slender and club-shaped at the end.

Berenice Butterfly

Butterflies may usually be distinguished by the vertical position of their wings when they are at rest,…

Papilio Asterias, or Papilio Polyxenes. Bright green caterpillar with broken black bands.

Black Swallowtail Butterfly Larva

Papilio Asterias, or Papilio Polyxenes. Bright green caterpillar with broken black bands.

This pupa, or chrysalis, is fastened to a little silken pad by the tail, but is also sustained by a silken band in front of the middle, so that it is said to be girthed.

Black Swallowtail Butterfly Larva

This pupa, or chrysalis, is fastened to a little silken pad by the tail, but is also sustained by a…

Colias philodice.

C. Philodice Butterfly

Colias philodice.

The cabbage butterfly is one of the easiest of the butterflies to capture and rear, (Colton, 1903) This is a male.

Cabbage Butterfly

The cabbage butterfly is one of the easiest of the butterflies to capture and rear, (Colton, 1903) This…

The cabbage butterfly is one of the easiest of the butterflies to capture and rear, (Colton, 1903) This is a female.

Cabbage Butterfly

The cabbage butterfly is one of the easiest of the butterflies to capture and rear, (Colton, 1903) This…

The cabbage butterfly is one of the easiest of the butterflies to capture and rear, (Colton, 1903) This is a pupa.

Cabbage Butterfly

The cabbage butterfly is one of the easiest of the butterflies to capture and rear, (Colton, 1903) This…

"Cabage butterfly (female), parent of the cabbage-worm." &mdash; Baily, 1898

Cabbage Butterfly

"Cabage butterfly (female), parent of the cabbage-worm." — Baily, 1898

Pieris Vapae. An insect imported many years ago from Europe, and which has now spread over the largest part of the United States and Canada.

Cabbage Butterfly

Pieris Vapae. An insect imported many years ago from Europe, and which has now spread over the largest…

Pieris Vapae. An insect imported many years ago from Europe, and which has now spread over the largest part of the United States and Canada.

Cabbage Butterfly

Pieris Vapae. An insect imported many years ago from Europe, and which has now spread over the largest…

Pieris Protodice, a butterfly that becomes more common and assists its imported relative in making havoc among the cabbages, but this also may be easily controlled by the measures above detailed.

Checkered White Butterfly

Pieris Protodice, a butterfly that becomes more common and assists its imported relative in making havoc…

Pieris Protodice, a butterfly that becomes more common and assists its imported relative in making havoc among the cabbages, but this also may be easily controlled by the measures above detailed.

Checkered White Butterfly (Female)

Pieris Protodice, a butterfly that becomes more common and assists its imported relative in making havoc…

A butterfly of the Pieridae family.

Colias Hyale Butterfly

A butterfly of the Pieridae family.

"The Comma Butterfly is common, especially in many parts of England. Its caterpillar lives on the nettle, honeysuckle, the currant, the hazel and the elm."

The Comma Butterfly (Vanessa C. Album)

"The Comma Butterfly is common, especially in many parts of England. Its caterpillar lives on the nettle,…

Larva of Vanessa antiopa species.

Elm Butterfly

Larva of Vanessa antiopa species.

Small white or yellowish butterfly whose fore wings are rounded at the tip and marked with black.

Female Cabbage Butterfly

Small white or yellowish butterfly whose fore wings are rounded at the tip and marked with black.

A butterfly that feeds on the grape vines.

Grape Vine Butterfly

A butterfly that feeds on the grape vines.

"The Galatea Butterfly, <em>P. Galatea</em>, A Euoprean species, called <em>The Half-Mourning Butterfly</em>, has the wings slightly denticulated; they are of a brownish-yellow, with the base and extremities black, and spotted with white." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Half-Mourning Butterfly

"The Galatea Butterfly, P. Galatea, A Euoprean species, called The Half-Mourning Butterfly,…

The adult or imago butterfly.

Imago Butterfly

The adult or imago butterfly.

Junonia coenia or Common Buckeye butterfly.

J. Coenia Butterfly

Junonia coenia or Common Buckeye butterfly.

"It is found in July and September, on the oak, the elm, the willow, and many fruit trees."

Large Tortoise Shell Butterfly (Vanessa Polychloros)

"It is found in July and September, on the oak, the elm, the willow, and many fruit trees."

"A chrysalis seen from its lower side."

Chrysalis of the Large Tortoise Shell Butterfly (Vanessa Polychloros)

"A chrysalis seen from its lower side."

"In this early state one recognizes the head, which is then resting on the thorax; the two eyes and the antennae, which are brought forward like two ribbons; the wings are also brought over the thorax, but these are separated artificially in the drawing we have given; and lastly, in the space left between the wings, the six legs and the body of the insect."

Chrysalis of the Large Tortoise Shell Butterfly (Vanessa Polychloros)

"In this early state one recognizes the head, which is then resting on the thorax; the two eyes and…

Larva of a butterfly in caterpillar form.

Butterfly Larva

Larva of a butterfly in caterpillar form.

Male Cabbage Butterfly

Male Cabbage Butterfly

Male Cabbage Butterfly

A fleshy caterpillar.

Milkweed Butterfly Larva

A fleshy caterpillar.

Metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, larva

Monarch Butterfly

Metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, larva

Metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, pupa

Monarch Butterfly

Metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, pupa

Metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, adult

Monarch Butterfly

Metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly, adult

This common butterfly is of a brown color, with black veins and wing borders.

Monarch Butterfly

This common butterfly is of a brown color, with black veins and wing borders.

The larva of the monarch. This common butterfly is of a brown color, with black veins and wing borders.

Monarch Butterfly

The larva of the monarch. This common butterfly is of a brown color, with black veins and wing borders.

"A mourning-cloak butterfly near a branch." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Mourning-Cloak Butterfly

"A mourning-cloak butterfly near a branch." — Goodrich, 1859

Papilio Machaon, also known as the Old World Swallowtail. A yellow butterfly with black wings and a wingspan of up to 8 cm.

Old World Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio Machaon, also known as the Old World Swallowtail. A yellow butterfly with black wings and a…

Papilio ajax.

P. Ajax Butterfly

Papilio ajax.

Papilio asterias.

P. Asterias Butterfly

Papilio asterias.

Pieris rapae, or Small White butterfly.

P. Rapae Butterfly

Pieris rapae, or Small White butterfly.

Papilio troilus or Spicebush swallowtail butterfly.

P. Troilus Butterfly

Papilio troilus or Spicebush swallowtail butterfly.