Swallowtail (Spicebush Swallowtail)
During development, the caterpillar goes through several color stages - first it is brown with white spots, then it becomes brilliant green, and eventually it becomes orange-red.
The swallowtail butterfly lives in North America.
Peacock Pansy
Peacock Pansy butterflies are easily identified by their adorable eye patterns. The countries of South Asia are the homeland of these amazing butterflies. The upper parts of the Peacock Pansy's wings are yellowish-brown with brown edges. The wings also have wavy stripes and beautiful "peacock eye spots" that appear more prominent and attractive on the undersides of the wings.
The patterns on the inside of the Peacock Pansy wings change with the seasons. During the rainy season, in contrast to the dry season, brighter patterns and eye spots form on the wings. The wavy lines along the edges of the inside of these butterflies' wings appear dull and less attractive compared to the pattern on the top of the wings.
Peacock Pansy butterfly eggs take 3 to 5 days to hatch. The leaves of the plant on which the eggs were laid become the main food of the caterpillars. The transformation from pupa to butterfly takes another 5-6 days. An adult Peacock Pansy butterfly has a wingspan of 54 to 62 mm. They mainly live in gardens and open areas.
Moth (Acharia Stimulea)
The caterpillars are green-white-brown in color, and are painted so that it looks like they are wearing a saddle and blanket or blanket. The caterpillars have a pair of fleshy horns topped with hairs that secrete an irritating poison.
Butterfly of the slug family.
Butterfly "eighty eight"
The unusual "88" butterflies, or diatric clymenias, are found in South and Central America. They are named for the black and white stripes on the inside of their wings that are shaped like the number 88. The same numbering is found in 12 different species of diatherium butterflies, but their coloring and patterns vary slightly.
The upper part of the wings of the "88" butterfly is black, and the front wings also have a stripe of blue and green. On the inside of the wings of these butterflies there are beautiful black stripes on a white and red background. The thickness and brightness of the black stripes vary among different species of "88" butterflies.
Butterflies live in small or large groups depending on the circumstances. These active butterflies are sometimes found in places where people live. They love to rest on rocks and fertile soil. These butterflies lay their eggs on the leaves of the trema, and their larvae feed on the leaves of this plant. The adult butterfly "88" has a wingspan of 35-40 mm. This species mainly feeds on rotten fruits.
Slug worm (Isochaetes beutenmuelleri)
Dozens of sparkling needles, as if covered with frost, decorate the body of this caterpillar, giving it an elegant, almost fairy-tale appearance.
Woodlice butterflies live in North America, from the states of New York and Florida to Colorado and Texas.
Rainbow wings: which butterflies are the most beautiful?
Of course, not all butterflies are distinguished by colorful wings; there are also those that do not overshadow the surrounding flowers with their beauty. But there are ten species that will definitely delight you with their bright and unusual wings.
The Great Mormon is a large butterfly that is part of the Swallowtail family. About 13 of its subspecies live in Southeast Asia. Their females are polymorphic. All butterflies have a sex, but the Great Mormons are born bisexual. Their body is divided into two zones by a special strip. Moreover, the feminine and masculine principles differ from each other: the female half is always bright and beautiful, and the male half is strict and calm. The Great Mormons live only one month before they die.
The Great Mormon is a large butterfly that is part of the Machaon family Photo: SHAWSHANK61, pixabay.com
The white tree butterfly is a very curious and unusual species. When studying butterflies, unfortunately, they do not always pay due attention. It is distinguished by the snow-white color of its wings and body. The antennae remain jet black. The body is covered with small villi. It is a parasite because it harms fruit crops. But it’s hard not to admire her beauty.
The white tree butterfly is a very curious and unusual species Photo: TampAGS, for AGS Media, ru.wikipedia.org
Green-striped peacock butterfly - its luxurious wings shimmer with turquoise, which distinguishes it from all other existing daytime species. Only moths have such rich and unusual shades. This type of butterfly moves very quickly. The green-striped peacock butterfly lives in the Philippines, Malaysia, Burma, and Indonesia.
Green-striped peacock butterfly - its luxurious wings shimmer with turquoise, which distinguishes it from all other existing daytime species Photo: SHAWSHANK61, pixabay.com
White Morpho is a tropical species that lives in Mexico, the West Indies and Central America. Its wings are bright white with faint brown patterns for mimicry. There are several spots on the lower wings that look very much like small eyes.
White Morpho is a tropical species that lives in Mexico, the West Indies and Central America Photo: GLady, pixabay.com
The zebra butterfly has long, jet-black wings with bright white stripes across the entire width. She flies gracefully and elegantly. Therefore, during the flight you can admire the beauty of nature in its brightest representative. Lives in tropical forests, especially in dense groves and deciduous hammocks. They are most often found in Florida. Interestingly, since 1996, the zebra butterfly has been considered a national symbol here.
The zebra butterfly is distinguished by long coal-black wings, the entire width of which runs bright white stripes Photo: zoosnow, pixabay.com
Swallowtail - lives in Southeast Asia. Today it is considered one of the most beautiful species of butterflies that live on Earth. It has light yellow and black wings. The lower wings are distinguished by a red spot.
Swallowtail - lives in Southeast Asia Photo: pixelclan, pixabay.com
Queen Alexandra is one of the largest butterfly species in the whole world with a wingspan of up to 30 cm. This crowned individual originates from the humid tropics of New Guinea (Papua). An interesting fact is that Queen Alexandra caterpillars eat the leaves of poisonous shrubs and trees. Moreover, this diet not only does not threaten them, but also helps protect them from numerous predators.
Queen Alexandra is one of the largest butterfly species in the whole world with a wingspan of up to 30 cm. Photo: Robert Nash, ru.wikipedia.org
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Urania madagascarica
This species of butterfly is also called Madagascar Urania, since it lives only on this wonderful island. The bright color, which includes several colors at once, was recognized as the most beautiful in the world. Another distinctive feature is the unusual, smooth and graceful shape of the insect’s wings.
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Peacock Eye - Bright and Colorful
The gorgeous daytime butterfly called the peacock eye got its name, as we already guessed, from its famous coloring, similar to the graceful bird. Her wings above and below are decorated with beautiful multi-colored ovals very similar to those that decorate the peacock's tail.
This beautiful creature lives preferably in Europe and Asia, but don’t be upset, this type of incredible butterfly can be found in more eastern regions, to do this you just need to go to a field or meadow, because this creature of divine beauty, unfortunately, does not live in megacities .
Glass butterfly
Based on the name, it is obvious that these butterflies have transparent wings. Another name for the glass butterfly is greta-oto. They live in Mexico and Colombia. The transparent wings of this species make it difficult for predators such as birds and reptiles to hunt. In fact, the red-brown border on the wings itself makes them visible but difficult to spot. Greta oto butterflies also migrate long distances to Florida.
Sailboat palinur
The swallowtail palinur is a member of the large family of swallowtail butterflies. There are 550 different species in the world. The swallowtail palinur is also considered one of the most colorful and largest butterflies in the world. They are typically found in Southeast Asia. The palinura swallowtail has shiny green stripes on its wings and reflective blue and yellow structural coloration. The inside of butterflies' wings is black and orange with a row of blue spots along the edges.
Diaethria eluina or "butterfly 88"
Each of the presented beauties is beautiful in its own way, but you definitely won’t confuse this one with any other moth. Its nickname is “butterfly eighty-eight”, and all because the insect has a secret, which, however, is revealed with the first flap of its wings - two adjacent figure eights are “drawn” on the inside of the pair. It can be assumed that the number brings good luck to its winged owner. However, among this species there are individuals that decide to stand out by “decorating” themselves with the odd “89” pattern.
Forest butterfly "Giant Owl"
The fascinating "giant owls" are known for the huge owl-like spots located on the inside of their wings. They are members of the owl butterfly family and are native to South and Central America. Large butterflies have a wingspan of 13 to 16 cm. The pattern of huge eyes located on the wings is actually similar to the eyes of many predators.
This helps "giant owls" escape potential predators such as lizards or frogs and threaten other small animals. The upper wings of butterfly owls are yellowish-brown with purple edges.
Butterfly owls can fly several meters in a short time. They usually fly through forests or agricultural fields in the evening. Owl butterflies primarily feed on fruits and live between 125 and 150 days.
Leaf Butterfly
The leaf butterfly is an outstanding example of amazing animal camouflage. The inside of the wings is dark brown, and the asymmetrical patterns and veins on it resemble dead leaves. Unlike the inside, the upper parts of the leaf butterfly's wings come in a variety of vibrant colors, including blue, brown, white and orange. They live in tropical forests of Asia.
The resemblance of their wings to dead or fallen leaves helps them easily hide from potential predators. They never fly long distances or at high speeds. Leaf butterflies typically rest in the area where they find food and only move when threatened. Camouflage tactics help these butterflies stay in one place for a long time. Nectar from flowers and fallen fruits are the main elements in the diet of leaf butterflies.
Butterfly Apollo
The butterfly is easy to recognize due to its interesting white body and eye spots on the wings. There are several black spots on the front wings of butterflies, and the hind wings are decorated with four bright red spots. They are found in some specific areas of Italy, Spain and France and are one of the most endangered butterfly species in Europe. The size and brightness of the red eye spots on the wings of butterflies vary depending on their habitat.
Besides their beauty, Apollo butterflies are known for their defensive strategy. Their larvae are camouflaged with a dark color. Adult butterflies can no longer use camouflage due to the bright red spots, but they emit an unpleasant odor, threatening predators.
