lepidoptera

alligator river from "Story of the Rear Column of the Emin Pasha Relie...

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manuscript from "Story of the Rear Column of the Emin Pasha Relief Exp...

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Butterfly specimen Curetis Aias, Harry C. Belcher

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Butterfly specimen Curetis Aias, Harry C. Belcher

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Butterfly specimen Catagranirna tolima (Columbia, S. A.), Harry C. Bel...

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Butterfly specimen Urania ripheus, Harry C. Belcher

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Coal river. Tiger swallowtails, Edwight, WV. Southern West Virginia.

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Monarch (Danaus plexippus), George Washington Carver National Monument...

Monarch butterflies have developed two main adaptations for survival: warning coloration and toxicity. As a caterpillar, monarchs eat a diet consisting mainly of milkweed, which contains a toxin that causes dis... More

Milkweed tussock caterpillar (Euchaetes egle), Rock Creek Park, 2013.

Female milkweed caterpillar moths lay eggs in masses on the undersides of leaves. The caterpillars are communal feeders in groups of up to 50, quickly able to devour an entire milkweed plant! These late instar ... More

Pollinator in action, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts,...

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Great southern white (Ascia monuste), Fort Matanzas National Monument,...

Lepidoptera migrate in one of two modes. Either (1) the lepidoptera move in one direction in their short lifespan or (2) migration happens toward a place of dormancy (hibernation or aestivation) and the same ge... More

Hoary comma butterfly (Polygonia gracilis), Curecanti National Recreat...

The most recognizable feature of this butterfly is probably the distinctive, ragged wing edge. The upper sides of the wings are dark red-orange with dark borders and the underside is a darker gray-brown. In the... More

Eastern tiger swallowtail, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

There are many important pollinators in nature, including butterflies. So, what does it take to pollinate one of the largest flowers in Shenandoah NP? This bloom is called Turk's cap lily (Lilium superbum), and... More

Tulip-tree beauty (Epimecis hortaria) moth, Jimmy Carter National Hist...

The tulip-tree beauty can be seen from late March to early October, though the adults are nocturnal. Its large wingspan makes E. hortaria one of the larger geometer species in its family, Geometridae. Two forms... More

Regal moth (Citheronia regalis), Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

The adult regal moth is the largest moth (by mass) in latitudes north of Mexico, as are their larva and substantial pupa. Their larval stage is even nicknamed 'hickory horned devil'.

Io moth (Automeris io) larva, Niobrara National Scenic River, 2015.

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Red-spotted purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax), Harry S Truman Natio...

Limenitis arthemis is a polytypic species, meaning this species has several variant subspecies, including the red-spotted purple (L. a. astyanax) and the white admiral (L. a. arthemis). In biology, polytypic me... More

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Little River Canyon National Preserve,...

Etymology: Atalanta is a figure in Greek mythology, a strong yet feminine woman who faces obstacles and backlash for refusing to follow gender norms.

Female eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) yellow morph, Big S...

Males are yellow with four black 'tiger stripes' on each forewing. The outer edge of the wing is black with a row of yellow spots. Wing veins are marked by black. Females are dimorphic, with yellow and dark mor... More

Butterfly, Devil's Postpile National Monument, 2015.

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Luna moth, Shenandoah National Park, 2015.

One of the largest moths in North America, the luna moth (Actias luna) has a wingspan of up to 4.5 inches (114 mm). Adult luna moths emerge from a coccoon vulnerable and wet. Within about two hours its body and... More

Silvery blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus), Curecanti National Rec...

Distinguish the silvery blue butterflies by sex: males are irridescent silvery blue with narrow dark borders while females are darker blue with wide borders. Both sexes have white fringes and wing undersides of... More

Silvery blue butterfly (Glaucopsyche lygdamus), Curecanti National Rec...

Distinguish the silvery blue butterflies by sex: males are irridescent silvery blue with narrow dark borders while females are darker blue with wide borders. Both sexes have white fringes and wing undersides of... More

Female eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) dark morph, Big Sou...

Males are yellow with four black 'tiger stripes' on each forewing. The outer edge of the wing is black with a row of yellow spots. Wing veins are marked by black. Females are dimorphic, with yellow and dark mor... More

Spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Buffalo National River, 2015.

Swallowtails are unique among butterflies: they continue to flutter their wings while feeding! Not surprisingly, butterflies have many predators. Its major form of predator-avoidance is through mimicry -- both ... More

Common buckeye (Junonia coenia), Assateague Island National Seashore, ...

Adults feed on nectar and take fluids from mud or damp sand. Males perch on the ground or low plants, occasionally looking for females. This species is not territorial. The bold eyespots and bars on the upper w... More

Io moth (Automeris io) larva, Niobrara National Scenic River, 2015.

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A blue and black butterfly sitting on top of a wooden pole. Cream owl ...

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A close up of a butterfly on a leaf. Butterfly swallowtails jay graphi...

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A zebra butterfly sitting on an orange slice. Butterfly zebra mosaic, ...

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A close up of a butterfly on a leaf. Butterfly brown

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A green and black butterfly sitting on a green leaf. Malachite butterf...

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A monarch butterfly sitting on top of a purple flower. Butterfly monar...

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A close up of a moth on a leaf. Moth macro lepidoptera.

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Two moths sitting on top of a green leaf. Moth macro lepidoptera.

Two moth on a leaf with white spots / Two moths on a leaf, one with white spots - public domain macro photography.

A close up of a cater on a leaf. Larva lepidoptera worm.

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A close up of a moth on a tree. Moth macro insect.

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A brown and black butterfly sitting on a piece of wood. Butterfly inse...

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A butterfly sitting on top of a purple flower. Butterfly insect animal...

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A butterfly sitting on top of a yellow flower. Butterfly lepidoptera m...

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A close up of a moth on a leaf. Moth pyralid insect.

A white and brown moth with black spots on its wings / A close up of a white and brown moth on a green leaf - public domain macro photography. A white and brown moth with black spots on its wings / A close up ... More

A close up of a moth on a leaf. Moth macro insect.

A black and white moth on a green leaf / A black and white moth on a green leaf - public domain macro photography. A black and white moth on a green leaf / A black and white moth on a green leaf - public domai... More

A butterfly that is sitting on a flower. Painted lady butterfly vaness...

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A butterfly sitting on top of a pink flower. Butterfly insect lepidopt...

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A close up of a moth on a piece of wood. Moth macro lepidoptera.

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A small butterfly sitting on a yellow flower. Butterfly flower insect,...

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A moth sitting on the side of a wall. Moth iridopsis geometridae.

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A group of butterflies sitting on top of a white surface. Butterfly in...

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A black and white butterfly sitting on a flower. Tree nymph butterfly.

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Siva juniper hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus siva), Chiricahua National...

The juniper hairstreak has quite a few subspecies (that may eventually be categorized as separate species). Pictured is the siva juniper hairstreak, which is similar in appearance to the olive juniper hairstrea... More

A small moth is perched on a flower. Lepidoptera butterflies macroglos...

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A yellow and black butterfly sitting on a flower. Butterfly insects ma...

A yellow butterfly with black wings on a green stem / A butterfly on a flower public domain stock photo.

A couple of butterflies sitting on top of a green leaf. Lepidoptera bu...

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A zebra butterfly sitting on a red flower. Butterfly zebra heliconius ...

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A butterfly is hanging upside down from a tree branch. Chrysalis macro...

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A couple of butterflies that are sitting on some flowers. Butterfly mo...

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A butterfly sitting on top of a stick. Butterfly macro insect.

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A close up of a moth on a branch. Moth lepidoptera insect.

A close up of a moth on a branch / A close up of a brown and orange moth on a branch - public domain macro photography. A close up of a moth on a branch / A close up of a brown and orange moth on a branch - pu... More

A white butterfly sitting on top of a green leaf. Butterfly nature ins...

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A moth sitting on a tree trunk. Moth macro insect.

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A butterfly sitting on top of a white flower. Julia butterfly butterfl...

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A cater is sitting on the rim of a car. Caterpillar foreground isolate...

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A small butterfly sitting on top of a flower. Mazarine blue butterfly ...

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A butterfly sitting on a leaf in a garden. Butterfly brown clipper, an...

A butterfly on a yellow and red leaf / A butterfly sitting on a leaf in a garden / Animals public domain photography.

A butterfly that is sitting on the ground. Insects butterflies lepidop...

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A butterfly that is sitting on the side of a wall. Insects butterflies...

A close up of a butterfly on a fence / A butterfly on a fence - public domain insect photo. A close up of a butterfly on a fence / A butterfly on a fence / Public domain macro photography.

A butterfly sitting on top of a yellow flower. Butterfly monarch flowe...

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A butterfly sitting on top of a green leaf. Butterfly monarch insect.

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A couple of butterflies that are on some flowers. Butterfly monarch in...

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A close up of a butterfly on a flower. Butterfly monarch insect, anima...

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A moth on a wooden surface with leaves. Moths pairing combines.

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A close up of a moth on a person's arm. Moth iridopsis geometridae.

A moth on a human skin / A close up of a moth on a person's arm / Animals public domain photography.

A moth sitting on top of a piece of wood. Moth macro insect.

A close up of a moth on a piece of wood / A close up of a moth on a piece of wood - public domain macro photography.

A close up of a tree branch with a black background. Caterpillar larva...

A close up of a branch with a small branch sticking out of it / A small branch with a small piece of green bark - public domain insect photo.

A green butterfly sitting on top of a green leaf. Moth macro lepidopte...

A pale green moth with white spots on its wings / A green moth on a leaf - public domain macro photography. A pale green moth with white spots on its wings / A green moth on a leaf / Public domain macro photography.

A butterfly sitting on top of a piece of wood. Dryas iulia beach drift...

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Public domain stock image. Tree nymph butterfly white.

A butterfly that is sitting on a cloth. Butterfly monarch insect.

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Island marble butterfly (Euchloe ausonides insulanus), San Juan Island...

This butterfly was raised in our captive breeding program and released into the wild.

An orange and black butterfly sitting on top of a leaf. Tiger passions...

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A black and white butterfly sitting on a branch. Butterfly mormon butt...

A black butterfly with white and black wings on a pink flower / A butterfly on a flower public domain stock photo.

A butterfly sitting on top of a piece of wood. Butterfly red admiral

A butterfly on a wooden fence with a blue sky in the background / A butterfly on a fence public domain stock photo.

An orange butterfly sitting on top of a leaf. Orange julia butterfly w...

A close up of a butterfly on a leaf / A butterfly sitting on top of a purple leaf - public domain macro photography. A close up of a butterfly on a leaf / A butterfly sitting on top of a purple leaf - public d... More

A black and blue butterfly sitting on top of a leaf. Scarlet mormon bu...

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A butterfly sitting on top of a green leaf. Butterfly plant insect.

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A close up of a cater on a leaf. Caterpillar green leaf.

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A monarch butterfly sitting on a pink flower. Butterfly monarch insect...

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A butterfly sitting on a piece of wood. Butterfly insect moth, animals...

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A blue and black butterfly sitting on a green plant. Butterfly flying ...

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A brown and white butterfly sitting on a yellow flower. Brown butterfl...

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A close up of a moth on a tree. Moth macro lepidoptera.

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A pink and yellow moth sitting on top of a tree branch. Moth macro lep...

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A white butterfly sitting on top of a flower. Butterfly macro

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A butterfly sitting on top of a green leaf. Butterfly fly wing.

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Goatweed leafwing (Anaea andria scudder), Washita Battlefield National...

The male summer form is a dull red with a barely hooked forewing tip and short tail on hindwing (as pictured here). Male winter form is redder with more dark markings and a definitely-hooked forewing tip. Both ... More

A blue butterfly sitting on top of a yellow flower. Blue morpho banana...

A blue and black butterfly sitting on a sunflower / A blue butterfly sitting on top of a yellow flower / Animals public domain photography.

A green and black cater is sitting on a branch. Caterpillar branch lar...

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A close up of a cater on a leaf. Caterpillar green leaf.

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A butterfly sitting on top of a white flower. Butterfly nature animal.

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