Butterflies are incredibly diverse, with over 18,000 species found around the world. They are generally classified into six main families, each encompassing different types or groups of butterflies. Here’s an overview:
1. Papilionidae – Swallowtails and Birdwings
- Swallowtails
- Birdwings
2. Pieridae – Whites and Sulphurs
- Whites
- Sulphurs
- Orange-tips
3. Lycaenidae – Gossamer-Winged Butterflies
- Blues
- Coppers
- Hairstreaks
- Harvesters
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4. Riodinidae – Metalmarks
- Various species characterized by metallic-looking spots on their wings.
5. Nymphalidae – Brush-Footed Butterflies
- Admirals and Relatives
- Longwings (Heliconians)
- True Brushfoots
- Emperors
- Satyrs and Wood-Nymphs
- Milkweed Butterflies (e.g., Monarchs)
- Snouts
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6. Hesperiidae – Skippers
- Spread-wing Skippers
- Grass Skippers
- Giant Skippers
These families include various subfamilies, genera, and species, and the distinctions between them are often based on wing structure, color patterns, behavior, and other morphological characteristics. Different regions of the world might host different species within these broad categories, contributing to the rich diversity of butterfly life across the globe.
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