List of butterflies of North America

List of butterflies of North America

This list includes all of the common and scientific names of butterflies of North America north of Mexico.

Superfamily Papilionoidea

Superfamily Hesperioidea


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  • List of Butterflies of North America — This list includes all of the common and scientific names of butterflies of North America north of Mexico.uperfamily Papilionoidea* Papilionidae Swallowtails (31 species) * Pieridae Whites and Sulphurs (61 species) * Lycaenidae Gossamer wings… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Papilionidae) — Back to the main page.Swallowtails are our largest butterflies. They range in size from 2.5 6.4 inches (6.5 16.5 cm). There are about 600 species worldwide with about 31 species in North America. All Swallowtails have tails on their hind wings… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Pieridae) — Back to the main page.Whites and Sulphurs are small to medium sized butterflies. Their wingspans range from 0.8 4.0 inches (2 10.2 cm). There are about 1,000 specis worldwide with about 61 species in North America. Most Whites and Sulphurs are… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Lycaenidae) — Back to the main page.Gossamer wings are our smallest butterflies. Their wingspans range from 0.5 2.0 inches (1.2 5.1cm). There are about 7,000 species worldwide with about 139 species in North America. Gossamer wings include the subfamilies… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Miletinae) — Back to the main page.Harvesters are a subfamily of the Gossamer wings. Harvesters are mostly found in the Old World tropics. There is only 1 species in North America. Its has a wingspan of 1.18 1.25 inches (3 3.2cm). The Harvester is very unique …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Nymphalidae) — Back to the main page.ubfamily Heliconiinae: Longwings and Fritillaries* Zebra Heliconian, Heliconius charithonia * Mexican Silverspot, Dione moneta * Erato Heliconian, Heliconius erato * Banded Orange Heliconian, Dryadula phaetusa * Isabella s… …   Wikipedia

  • List of butterflies of North America (Danainae) — Back to the main page.ubfamily Danainae: Milkweed Butterflies* Monarch, Danaus plexippus * Queen, Danaus gilippus * Soldier, Danaus eresimus * Tiger Mimic Queen, Lycorea cleobaea References*Jim P. Brock, Kenn Kaufman (2003). Butterflies of North… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Theclinae) — Back to the main page.Hairstreaks are a subfamily of Lycaenidae or Gossamer wings. Their wingspan ranges from 0.6 2.0 inches (1.6 5.1 cm). Hairstreaks come in a variety of colors such as red brown, green, blue, purple, gray, brown, and black. The …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Lycaeninae) — Back to the main page.ubfamily Lycaeninae: Coppers* American Copper, Lycaena phlaeas * Gray Copper, Lycaena dione * Great Copper, Lycaena xanthoides * Edith s Copper, Lycaena editha * Dorcas Copper, Lycaena dorcas * Purplish Copper, Lycaena… …   Wikipedia

  • List of Butterflies of North America (Polyommatinae) — Back to the main page.ubfamily Polyommatinae: Blues [ Glaucopsyche lygdamus .] * Eastern Tailed Blue, Everes comyntas * Western Tailed Blue, Everes amyntula * Silvery Blue, Glaucopsyche lygdamus * Arrowhead Blue, Glaucopsyche piasus * Marine Blue …   Wikipedia

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