Colorful butterfly pictures

Ever since someone read you The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a youngster, you found yourself enraptured with beautiful butterflies. Nothing surprising there, considering how pretty butterflies rank among the Globally, several breeds of butterflies fall under the threatened or endangered umbrella, mostly due to humans capturing them because of their awe-inspiring beauty. So scroll through below to learn a little more about the most beautiful butterflies on earth, whose wings hold all sorts of captivating patterns and designs. After all, Photo:

When we imagine colorful things in nature, butterflies are often the first thing that comes to mind. Whether you’re taking them in at a butterfly garden or just watching one flit on the breeze, butterflies certainly add a splash of color to your life. List of Colorful Butterflies Here’s our list of the most colorful butterflies in the world: 1. Monarch • Latin name: Danaus plexippus • Habitat:Many habitat types across North America, Central America, and South America. They also can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding areas. These butterflies can even appear in Morocco and the Philippines. • Size:Wingspan between 3.5 and 4 inches • Diet:Primarily milkweed • Colorful feature:Both males and females are an energetic burnt orange color. Their wings are outlined with stark black that is spotted in white. These famous butterflies are probably best known for their annual migration from Canada and the northern United States to Mexico and parts of Florida. They are usually a deep orange color with black-outlined wings, but they come in several subspecies and morphs, including a striking white morph. And unlike most butterfly species, monarchs have even been bred at the International Space Station. 2. Malabar Banded Peacock • Latin name: Papilio buddha • Habitat:Various habitat types throughout India’s Western Ghats • Size:Wingspan from about 4-6 inches • Diet:Preferably the Indian prickly ash plant • Colorful feature:These butterflies have wings that are deep green t...

Ever since someone read you The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a youngster, you found yourself enraptured with beautiful butterflies. Nothing surprising there, considering how pretty butterflies rank among the Globally, several breeds of butterflies fall under the threatened or endangered umbrella, mostly due to humans capturing them because of their awe-inspiring beauty. So scroll through below to learn a little more about the most beautiful butterflies on earth, whose wings hold all sorts of captivating patterns and designs. After all, Photo:

When we imagine colorful things in nature, butterflies are often the first thing that comes to mind. Whether you’re taking them in at a butterfly garden or just watching one flit on the breeze, butterflies certainly add a splash of color to your life. List of Colorful Butterflies Here’s our list of the most colorful butterflies in the world: 1. Monarch • Latin name: Danaus plexippus • Habitat:Many habitat types across North America, Central America, and South America. They also can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding areas. These butterflies can even appear in Morocco and the Philippines. • Size:Wingspan between 3.5 and 4 inches • Diet:Primarily milkweed • Colorful feature:Both males and females are an energetic burnt orange color. Their wings are outlined with stark black that is spotted in white. These famous butterflies are probably best known for their annual migration from Canada and the northern United States to Mexico and parts of Florida. They are usually a deep orange color with black-outlined wings, but they come in several subspecies and morphs, including a striking white morph. And unlike most butterfly species, monarchs have even been bred at the International Space Station. 2. Malabar Banded Peacock • Latin name: Papilio buddha • Habitat:Various habitat types throughout India’s Western Ghats • Size:Wingspan from about 4-6 inches • Diet:Preferably the Indian prickly ash plant • Colorful feature:These butterflies have wings that are deep green t...