Commonly Observed Butterfly Eggs

See also: Beetle Eggs • Hemiptera Eggs • Moth Eggs • Things Mistaken for Eggs

The eggs of many butterfly species look alike, and it's difficult to ID eggs just based on morphological similarity. Eggs may also change shape & color as the embryo develops inside, so a freshly laid egg will usually look different from one that's several hours or days old. It's crucial to know the plant on which the egg was laid, so you'll always want to record the plant species or even better make an observation for it. Other factors to note are the part of the plant on which you found the egg(s) and whether they were laid singly or in clusters. The butterflies recorded in the area and the time of year the eggs were observed may also be helpful in narrowing down an ID.

Since the comprehensive Lepidoptera egg list started to get too long, I have moved the moths to a separate post: Commonly Observed Moth Eggs

Click on an image below to go to the observation page where you can zoom in to get a better look and additional views of the specimen may be available. Click on the species name to see all iNat observation for that species that are annotated as eggs.

• Nymphalid Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
• Swallowtail Butterflies (Papilionidae)
• Pierid Butterflies (Pieridae)
• Lycaenid Butterflies (Lycaenidae)
• Metalmark Butterflies (Riodinidae)
• Skippers (Hesperiidae)

Nymphalid Butterflies (Nymphalidae)

Danainae

(1) Danaus plexippus (Monarch) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in the Americas, Southern Europe, North Africa, Oceania & Southeast Asia. By @leahmfulton, cc-by-nc. (2) Danaus chrysippus (Plain Tiger) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) and other herbs in Southern Europe, Africa, South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc. (3) Danaus erippus (South American Monarch) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in South America. By @lulit, cc-by-nc. (4) Danaus gilippus (Queen) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in the Americas. By @nanofishology, cc-by-nc.

(1) Danaus genutia (Common Tiger Butterfly) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in Asia & Oceania. By @coreychen, cc-by-nc. (2) Danaus affinis (Swamp Tiger Butterfly) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) and other herbs in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Danaus petilia (Lesser Wanderer) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) and other plants that have milky sap in Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Tirumala limniace (Blue Tiger) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @gs5, cc-by. (2) Tirumala septentrionis (Dark Blue Tiger Butterfly) on shrubs & vines, particularly Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @sreenivasan, cc-by-nc. (3) Tirumala hamata (Blue Wanderer) on shrubs & vines, particularly Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Parantica aglea (Glassy Tiger) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @pradeep_hewage, cc-by-nc. (2) Parantica sita (Chestnut Tiger) on Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in Asia. By @heikindai_87, cc0.

(1) Mechanitis lysimnia (Lysimnia Tigerwing) on Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) in Central & South America. By @helio-lourencini, cc-by-nc. (2) Mechanitis polymnia (Polymnia Tigerwing) on Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) in the Americas. By @douglas-u-oliveira, cc-by. (3) Methona themisto (Themisto Amberwing) on herbs & shrubs, particularly Solanaceae (Nightshade Family), in South America. By @tarcisiopavanelli, cc-by-nc.

(1) Placidina euryanassa on Brugmansia (Angel's Trumpets) in South America. By @alessandradalia, cc-by-sa. (2) Dircenna dero (Dircenna dero) on Solanaceae (Nigthshade Family) in Central & South America. By @isismedri, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euploea core (Common Crow) on a variety of herbs & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @lakshmi_ashokkumar, cc-by-nc. (2) Euploea midamus (Blue-spotted Crow Butterfly) on shrubs, particularly Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @zer0ne, cc-by-nc. (3) Euploea klugii (Brown King Crow Butterfly) on Moraceae (Mulberry Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc.

Heliconiinae

(1) Dione juno (Juno Silverspot) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in the Americas. By @composterostlatelolco, cc-by-nc. (2) Dione vanillae (Gulf Fritillary) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in the Americas, Hawaii & Micronesia. By @chrisrmoreira, cc-by-nc. (3) Dione moneta (Mexican Silverspot) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in the Americas. By @johnrosford, cc-by.

(1) Heliconius charithonia (Zebra Longwing) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in the Americas. By @jojoe1950, cc-by-nc. (2) Dryas iulia (Julia Heliconian) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in the Americas. By @johnrosford, cc-by.

(1) Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing Butterfly) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in Southeast Asia. By @sudjidtra, cc-by-nc. (2) Cethosia nietneri (Tamil Lacewing Butterfly) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in South Asia. By @shan_tanu, cc-by-nc. (3) Cethosia penthesilea (Plain Lacewing Butterfly) on Adenia heterophylla (Lacewing Vine) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @rattyexplores, cc-by-nc. (4) Cethosia cydippe (Eastern Red Lacewing Butterfly) on Passifloraceae (Passionflower Family) in Oceania. By @magneticisland, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euptoieta claudia (Variegated Fritillary) on a variety of herbs in North America. By @musselhead, cc-by-nc. (2) Euptoieta hegesia (Mexican Fritillary) on Passifloraceae (Passionflower Family) in the Americas. By @wayne_fidler, cc-by-nc. (3) Argynnis pandora (Cardinal Butterfly) on Viola (Violets) in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @efarilis, cc-by.

(1) Boloria dia (Weaver's Fritillary) on herbs & shrubs in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Boloria aquilonaris (Cranberry Fritillary) on herbs & shrubs, particularly Ericaceae (Heath Family), in Europe & Asia. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

(1) Boloria eunomia (Bog Fritillary) on Viola (Violets) in Europe, Asia & North America. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (2) Issoria lathonia (Queen of Spain Fritillary) on a variety of herbs, especially Viola (Violets), in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Cirrochroa thais (Tamil Yeoman) on Hydnocarpus in South Asia. By @renju, cc-by. (2) Phalanta phalantha (Common Leopard) on shrubs & trees in Africa & South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @himanshupandav, cc-by-nc.

(1) Acraea terpsicore (Tawny Coster) on a variety of herbs & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @drpadhiyar, cc-by-nc. (2) Acraea horta (Garden Acraea) on Kiggelaria africana (Wild Peach) and Passiflora (Passionflower) in South Africa. By @colin25, cc-by-nc. (3) Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) on Passiflora (Passionflower) in Oceania. By @tjeales, cc-by-sa. (4) Actinote pellenea on a variety of herbs in South America. By @candela_castro, cc-by.

Limenitidinae

(1) Limenitis archippus (Viceroy) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in North America. By @adamkohl, cc-by-nc. (2) Limenitis arthemis (Red-spotted Admiral) on trees in North America. By @leslie-league, cc-by-nc. (3) Limenitis lorquini (Lorquin's Admiral) on trees in Western North America. By @harsiparker, cc-by-nc.

(1) Limenitis reducta (Southern White Admiral) on Lonicera (Honeysuckles) in Europe, West Asia & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Limenitis populi (Poplar Admiral) on Populus (Poplars, Cottonwoods, and Aspens) in Europe & Asia. By @markus_dumke, cc-by-nc.

(1) Moduza procris (Commander) on trees & shrubs, especially Rubiaceae (Madder Family), in South and Southeast Asia. By @mandarn, cc-by-nc. (2) Adelpha californica (California Sister) on Quercus (Oaks) in Western North America. By @graysquirrel, cc-by-nc. (3) Adelpha eulalia (Arizona Sister) on Quercus (Oaks) in Western North America. By @entomo-logic, cc-by-nc.

(1) Athyma nefte (Colour Sergeant) on Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) & Rubiaceae (Madder Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc. (2) Athyma perius (Common Sergeant) on Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) & Rubiaceae (Madder Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euthalia aconthea (Common Baron) on trees & shrubs, particularly Anacardiaceae (Cashew Family), in South & Southeast Asia. By @pradeep_hewage, cc-by-nc. (2) Euthalia lubentina (Gaudy Baron) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in South & Southeast Asia. By @bubibubidksw, cc-by-nc.

(1) Euthalia phemius (White-edged Blue Baron) on Mangifera indica (Indian Mango) and Litchi chinensis (Lychee) in South & Southeast Asia. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc. (2) Euthalia adonia (Green Baron) on Mangifera indica (Indian Mango) & Taxillus mistletoes in Southeast Asia. By @klearad, cc-by-nc. (3) Euthalia bunzoi in Southeast Asia. By @insectyu, cc-by-nc.

(1) Lexias pardalis (Common Archduke) on Cratoxylum (Hypericaceae) in Southeast Asia. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc. (2) Dophla evelina (Redspot Duke) on trees, particularly Diospyros (Persimmons), in South & Southeast Asia. By @kinbutterflies, cc-by-nc.

(1) Neptis rivularis (Hungarian Glider) on shrubs, particularly Spiraea (Meadowsweet), in Europe & North Asia. By @olga2019kuryakova, cc-by-nc. (2) Neptis hylas (Common Sailer) on trees, shrubs & herbs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in South & Southeast Asia. By @bubibubidksw, cc-by-nc. (3) Neptis jumbah (Chestnut-streaked Sailer) on trees & shrubs in South Asia. By @lakshmi_ashokkumar, cc-by-nc.

Nymphalinae

(1) Vanessa cardui (Painted Lady) on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Composits), in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia & Hawaii. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Vanessa atalanta (Red Admiral) on herbs, particularly Urticaceae (Nettles), in North America & Europe. By @keithroragen, cc-by-nc. (3) Vanessa virginiensis (American Lady) on Asteraceae (Composits), in the Americas, Europe, Canary Islands, Azores & Hawaii. By @gracejeschke, cc-by-nc.

(1) Vanessa annabella (West Coast Lady) on a variety of herbs in Western North America. By @alanliang, cc-by-nc. (2) Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Composits), in Australia & New Zealand. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) on herbs, particularly Urticaceae (Nettles), in Australia & New Zealand. By @jon_sullivan, cc-by.

(1) Polygonia interrogationis (Question Mark) on a variety of herbs & trees in North America. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (2) Polygonia gracilis (Hoary Comma) on a variety of shrubs in North America. By @bapeck8, cc-by-nc-nd. (3) Polygonia comma (Eastern Comma) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in Eastern North America. By @christine123, cc-by. (4) Polygonia satyrus (Satyr Comma) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in North America. By @jon_sullivan, cc-by.

(1) Polygonia c-album (European Comma) on a variety of herbs & trees in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @gillessanmartin, cc-by-sa. (2) Polygonia c-aureum (Asian Comma) on Cannabaceae (Hackberry Family) in East Asia. By @max822, cc-by-nc.

(1) Nymphalis antiopa (Mourning Cloak) on trees in North America, Europe & Asia. By @richardwasson, cc-by-nc. (2) Nymphalis polychloros (Large Tortoiseshell) on trees in Europe & the Middle East. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (3) Kaniska canace (Blue Admiral) on herbs & vines in Asia. By @xumiaopheng, cc-by-nc.

(1) Aglais io European (Peacock Butterfly) on herbs, particularly Urticaceae (Nettles), in Europe, Asia & Eastern North America. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Aglais urticae (Small Tortoiseshell) on herbs, particularly Urticaceae (Nettles), in Europe, Canary Islands & Asia. By @brian_howitz, cc0. (3) Aglais milberti (Milbert's Tortoiseshell) on Urticaceae (Nettles) in North America. By @muir, cc-by.

(1) Araschnia levana (Map) on Urticaceae (Nettles) in Europe & Asia. By @astrobert, cc-by-nc. (2) Mynes geoffroyi (Jezebel Nymph) on Urticaceae (Nettles) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @tjeales, cc-by-sa. (3) Symbrenthia lilaea (Common Jester) on Urticaceae (Nettles) in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @janho, cc-by-nc.

(1) Colobura dirce (Dirce Beauty) on Cecropia in the Americas. By @magazhu, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Euphydryas chalcedona (Variable Checkerspot) on herbs & shrubs in Western North America. By @laradrizd, cc-by-nc. (2) Euphydryas phaeton (Baltimore Checkerspot) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees, particularly Chelone glabra (White Turtlehead), in Eastern North America. By @alexaroldos, cc-by.

(1) Euphydryas aurinia (Marsh Fritillary) on herbs, particularly Succisa pratensis (Devil's-bit Scabious), in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (2) Euphydryas intermedia (Asian Fritillary) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in Europe & Asia. By @markus_dumke, cc-by-nc. (3) Euphydryas orientalis on Lomelosia isetensis in Eastern Europe & Western Asia. By @kavurtdagli, cc-by-nc.

(1) Chlosyne lacinia (Bordered Patch) on Asteraceae (Composits) in the Americas. By @pufferchung, cc-by. (2) Chlosyne janais (Crimson Patch) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) in North & Central America. By @bodofzt, cc-by-nc.

(1) Melitaea phoebe (Knapweed Fritillary) on herbs, particularly Asteraceae (Composits), in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @mirko_tomasi, cc-by-nc. (2) Melitaea trivia (Lesser Spotted Fritillary) on herbs, particularly Verbascum (Mullein) in Europe, the Middle East & Asia. By @markus_dumke, cc-by-nc.

(1) Ortilia ithra (Ithra Crescent) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) in Central & South America. By @m4v, cc0. (2) Eresia lansdorfi (Lansdorf's Crescent) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) in South America. By @m4v, cc0. (3) Texola elada (Elada Checkerspot) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) & Asteraceae (Composits) in North America. By @johnrosford, cc-by

(1) Phyciodes tharos (Pearl Crescent) on Asteraceae (Composits) in North America. By @rosslayberry, cc-by-nc. (2) Anthanassa texana (Texan Crescent) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) in North & Central America. By @mesene, cc-by-nc. .

(1) Anartia jatrophae (White Peacock) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in the Americas. By @rafaelafixman, cc-by-nc. (2) Siproeta epaphus (Rusty-tipped Page) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) in the Americas. By @alessandradalia, cc-by-sa.

(1) Junonia atlites (Grey Pansy) on a variety of herbs in South & Southeast Asia. (2) Junonia hierta (Yellow Pansy) on Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) in Africa, South & Southeast Asia. Images by @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Junonia lemonias (Lemon Pansy) on a variety of herbs in South & Southeast Asia. By @vinodborse, cc-by-nc. (2) Junonia orithya (Blue Pansy) on a variety of herbs in Africa, Asia & Oceania. By @benjaminferdz, cc-by-nc. (3) Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) on a variety of herbs in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Hypolimnas bolina (Great Eggfly) on trees in South & Southeast Asia, Oceania & Madagascar. By @donnamareetomkinson, cc-by-nc. (2) Hypolimnas misippus (Mimic) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees worldwide in tropical & subtropical regions. By @himanshupandav, cc-by-nc.

Cyrestinae

(1) Marpesia petreus (Ruddy Daggerwing) on Ficus (Figs) in the Americas. By @a42147, cc0. (2) Cyrestis thyodamas (Common Mapwing) on Ficus (Figs) in Asia. By @himanshupandav, cc-by-nc.

Apaturinae

(1) Asterocampa clyton (Tawny Emperor) on Celtis (Hackberry) in North America. By @darcybell, cc-by-nc. (2) Asterocampa celtis (Hackberry Emperor) on Celtis (Hackberry) in North America. By @nanofishology, cc-by-nc. (3) Asterocampa idyja (Dusky Emperor) on Celtis (Hackberry) in North & Central America & the Caribbean. By @rebequiuks, cc-by-nc.

(1) Rohana parisatis (Black Prince) on Celits (Hackberry) in Asia. By @bubibubidksw, cc-by-nc. (2) Doxocopa laurentia (Turquoise Emperor) on Celits (Hackberry) in the Americas. By @martin_arregui, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hestina assimilis (Red Ring Skirt) on Celtis (Hackberry) in East Asia. By @kitlaw, cc-by-nc. (2) Apatura ilia (Lesser Purple Emperor) on Salicaceae (Willow Family) in Europe & Asia. By @hanchongchong, cc-by-nc.

Biblidinae

(1) Ariadne merione (Common Castor Butterfly) on Euphorbiaceae (Spurges) in South & Southeast Asia. By @swanand, cc-by-nc. (2) Ariadne ariadne (Angled Castor) on herbs, particularly Euphorbiaceae (Spurges), in South & Southeast Asia. By @kitlaw, cc-by-nc. (3) Myscelia ethusa (Mexican Bluewing) on Dalechampia (Spurgecreepers) in North & Central America. By @johnrosford, cc-by.

Satyrinae

(1) Hypocysta adiante (Orange Ringlet) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (2) Hypocysta euphemia (Rock Ringlet) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (3) Argynnina cyrila (Cyril's Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (4) Tisiphone abeona (Swordgrass Brown) on Gahnia (Sawsedge) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (2) Heteronympha cordace (Bright-eyed Brown) on Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) in Australia. (3) Heteronympha solandri Solander's Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (4) Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Oreixenica orichora (Orichora Brown) on Poacae (Grasses) in Australia. (2) Oreixenica correae (Correa Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (3) Oreixenica latialis (Alpine Silver Xenica) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (4) Oreixenica kershawi (Striped Xenica) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Erebia epistygne (Spring Ringlet) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe. (2) Erebia pharte (Blind Ringlet) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe. Images by @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Erebia triarius (De Prunner's Ringlet) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe. (2) Erebia bubastis on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe. Images by @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Chazara briseis (The Hermit) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe & Asia. (2) Hipparchia statilinus (Tree Grayling) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe. Images by @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Satyrus amasinus (Amasian Satyr) on Stipa (Needle Grasses) in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Oeneis jutta (Jutta Arctic) on Poales (Grasses, Sedges & Rushes) in North America, Europe & Asia. By @sskorpio, cc-by-nc.

(1) Pararge aegeria (Speckled Wood) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe & North Africa. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (2) Mycalesis janardana (Common Bushbrown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Southeast Asia. By @soooonchye, cc-by-nc. (3) Ypthima arctous (Dusky Knight) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Melanargia arge (Italian Marbled White) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Italy. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Melanargia galathea (Marbled White) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe & the Middle East. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

(1) Hermeuptychia sosybius (Carolina Satyr) on Poaceae (Grasses) in the Americas. By @vcharny, cc-by-nc. (2) Maniola jurtina (Meadow Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe, the Middle East, West Asia & the Canary Islands. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

(1) Melanitis phedima (Dark Evening Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in South and Southeast Asia. By @wollihuang, cc-by-nc. (2) Melanitis leda (Common Evening Brown) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Africa, Asia & Oceania. By @muralimohanbettampady, cc-by-nc.

(1) Dynastor darius (Daring Owl-Butterfly) on Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) in the Americas. By @magazhu, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Blepolenis bassus on Poaceae (grasses) in South America. By @mesene, cc-by-nc.

(1) Caligo telamonius (Pale Owl-Butterfly) on Rubiaceae (Madder Family) in the Americas. By @tmurray74, cc-by-nc. (2) Caligo illioneus (Dusky Owl-Butterfly) on various monocots in Central & South Americas. By @luukitos_, cc-by-nc. (3) Opsiphanes invirae on Arecaceae (Palms), Musa (Bananas) & Cycas (Cycads) in the Americas. By @taielnazar, cc-by.

(1) Morpho polyphemus (White Morpho) on Paullinia & Inga in North & Central America. By @biolocochon, cc-by-nc. (2) Morpho epistrophus (Epistrophus White Morpho) on trees in South America. By @giramone, cc-by-nc.

(1) Elymnias hypermnestra (Common Palmfly) on Arecaceae (Palms) in South and Southeast Asia. By @eypc, cc-by-nc. (2) Discophora sondaica (Common Duffer) on Bambusoideae (Bamboos) in South and Southeast Asia. By @hanchongchong, cc-by-nc.

Charaxinae

(1) Charaxes jasius (Two-tailed Pasha) on shrubs, particularly Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree), in Southern Europe & North Africa. By @gillessanmartin, cc-by-sa. (2) Charaxes brutus (White-barred Emperor) on trees in Africa. By @suncana, cc-by. (3) Charaxes wakefieldi (Forest Queen) on trees, particularly Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family), in Africa. By @bushboy, cc-by-nc.

(1) Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) on trees in Australia. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Charaxes bernardus (Tawny Rajah) on trees in Asia. By @lynetteclennell, cc-by-nc. (3) Charaxes solon (Black Rajah) on Fabaceae (Legumes), in Asia. By @odonut, cc-by.

Libytheinae

(1) Libytheana carinenta (American Snout) on Celtis (Hackberry) in the Americas. By @nanofishology, cc-by-nc.

Swallowtail Butterflies (Papilionidae)

Papilionini

(1) Papilio polyxenes (Black Swallowtail) on herbs, particularly Apiaceae (Carrot Family), in the Americas. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio zelicaon (Anise Swallowtail) on Apiaceae (Carrot Family) & Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in Western North America. By @merav, cc-by-nc. (3) Papilio machaon (Old World Swallowtail) on herbs, particularly Apiaceae (Carrot Family), in Western North America, Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @pierrecorbrion, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Papilio troilus (Spicebush Swallowtail) on Lauraceae (Laurels) in Eastern North America. By @smuller, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio palamedes (Palamedes Swallowtail) on Lauraceae (Laurels) in North America. By @ashleybosarge, cc-by-nc.

(1) Papilio glaucus (Eastern Tiger Swallowtail) on trees & shrubs in Eastern North America. By @kyukich, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio canadensis (Canadian Tiger Swallowtail) on trees in North America. By @ken_j_allison, cc-by-nc.

(1) Papilio rutulus (Western Tiger Swallowtail) on trees in Western North America. By @alanliang, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio multicaudata (Two-tailed Swallowtail) on trees in Western North America & Central America. By @teamtzibim, cc-by-nc. (3) Papilio eurymedon (Pale Swallowtail) on trees & shrubs in Western North America. By @birdernaturalist, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Papilio demoleus (Lime Swallowtail) on trees & shrubs, particularly Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in the Caribbean, Middle East, South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @drpadhiyar, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio demolion (Banded Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in Southeast Asia. By @gancw1, cc-by-nc. (3) Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in Australia. By @douch, cc-by-sa.

(1) Papilio polytes (Common Mormon Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in South and Southeast Asia. By @chathuri_jayatissa, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio polymnestor (Blue Mormon Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in South Asia. By @udayagashe, cc-by-nc. (3) Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in Oceania. By @donnamareetomkinson, cc-by-nc.

(1) Papilio xuthus (Chinese Yellow Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in East Asia & Hawaii. By @lujiangli1997, cc-by-nc. (2) Papilio clytia (Common Mime Swallowtail) Lauraceae (Laurels) in South & Southeast Asia. By @hollythefrog, cc-by-nc.

(1) Heraclides cresphontes (Eastern Giant Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in Eastern North America. By @judywelna, cc-by-nc. (2) Heraclides rumiko (Western Giant Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in North & Central America. By @jmorton, cc-by-nc. (3) Heraclides thoas (Thoas Swallowtail) on Piperaceae (Pepper Plant Family) & Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in the Americas. By @vinicius_s_domingues, cc-by-sa. (4) Heraclides anchisiades (Ruby-spotted Swallowtail) on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in the Americas. By @rachwl, cc-by-nc.

Troidini

(1) Battus philenor (Pipevine Swallowtail) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in North America. By @willkuhn, cc-by. (2) Battus polydamas (Polydamas Swallowtail) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in the Americas. By @magazhu, cc-by-nc-nd. (3) Pachliopta aristolochiae (Common Rose Swallowtail) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in Asia. By @benny85, cc-by-nc.

Leptocircini

(1) Eurytides marcellus (Zebra Swallowtail) on Asimina (Pawpaws), in Eastern North America. By @tngardener, cc-by-nc. (2) Iphiclides podalirius (Scarce Swallowtail) on trees & shrubs, particularly Prunus (Plums & Cherries), in Europe. By @jacopo_b91, cc-by-nc. (3) Graphium agamemnon (Tailed Jay) on trees & shrubs, particularly Annonaceae (Custard-Apples), in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @athifkenz cc-by-nc. (4) Lamproptera curius (White Dragontail Butterfly) on Illigera in Asia. By @bubibubidksw, cc-by-nc.

Zerynthiini

(1) Zerynthia cassandra (Italian Festoon) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in Italy. By @leibele, cc-by-nc. (2) Zerynthia rumina (Spanish Festoon) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in Southwest Europe & North Africa. By @garrasdehueso, cc-by-nc. (3) Zerynthia polyxena (Southern Festoon) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in Europe. By @sindic, cc-by-nc-sa. (4) Sericinus montela (Dragon Swallowtail) on Aristolochia (Pipevine) in East Asia. By @rmacfie, cc-by-nc.

Pierid Butterflies (Pieridae)

Pierinae

(1) Pieris brassicae (Large White) on herbs, particularly Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), in South America, Europe, North Africa, South Africa & Asia. By @exonie, cc-by. (2) Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) on herbs, mostly Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), in North America, Europe, North Africa, Asia, & Oceania. By @katemccombs, cc-by-nc. (3) Pieris canidia (Indian Cabbage White) on herbs, particularly Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), in Asia. By @lindaalisto, cc-by-nc. (4) Pieris virginiensis (West Virginia White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), particularly Cardamine (Bittercresses and Toothworts), in Eastern North America. By @naturegal64, cc-by-nc.

(1) Pieris napi (Green-veined White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @jturner123, cc-by-nc. (2) Pieris ergane (Mountain Small White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), particularly Aethionema (Stonecresses) in Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (3) Pieris mannii (Southern Small White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Europe & the Middle East. By @enormekever, cc-by-nc.

(1) Pontia edusa (Eastern Bath White) on Resedaceae (Mignonette Family) in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Pontia daplidice (Bath White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Southern Europe, Africa & the Middle East. By @b_louboutin, cc-by-nc. (3) Pontia protodice (Checkered White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in North & Central America. By @musselhead, cc-by-nc.

(1) Leptophobia aripa (Green-eyed White) on herbs, especially Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), in the Americas. By @idlegrraphics, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Perrhybris pamela (Chiapas White) on Capparis (Caperbushes) in Central & South America. By @mesene, cc-by-nc. (3) Ascia monuste (Great Southern White) on herbs, especially Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), in the Americas. By @wayne_fidler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Delias pasithoe (Red-based Jezebel) on shrubs & mistletoes in South and Southeast Asia. By @lynetteclennell, cc-by-nc. (2) Delias eucharis (Common Jezebel) on trees, shrubs & mistletoes, particularly Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes), in South Asia. By @renju, cc-by. (3) Delias hyparete (Painted Jezebel) on trees, shrubs & mistletoes, particularly Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes), in South and Southeast Asia. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc.

(1) Delias argenthona Scarlet Jezebel) on shrubs & mistletoes in Australia. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. By @reiner, cc-by-nc-sa. (4) Delias aganippe (Red-spotted Jezebel) on Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family) & Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. By @cinclosoma, cc-by-nc.

(1) Cepora perimale (Caper Gull) on Capparis (Caperbushes) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Cepora nerissa (Common Gull) on Capparis (Caperbushes) in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @ashwitshetty, cc-by-nc.

(1) Mylothris agathina (Eastern Dotted Border) on trees, shrubs & mistletoes, particularly Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes), in Africa. By @i_c_riddell, cc-by. (2) Aporia crataegi (Black-veined White) on trees & shrubs, particularly Rosaceae (Rose Family), in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

(1) Appias libythea (Striped Albatross) on herbs & shrubs, particularly Capparaceae (Caper Family), in Asia & Oceania. By @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc. (2) Appias lyncida (Chocolate Albatross) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @coreychen, cc-by-nc. (3) Appias paulina (Common Albatross) on trees & shrubs in East Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Belenois java (Caper White) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in Oceania. By @tjeales, cc-by-sa. (2) Belenois aurota (Pioneer White) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in Africa & South Asia. By @sahanam, cc-by-nc. (3) Belenois thysa (False Dotted Border) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in Africa. By @suncana, cc-by.

(1) Pareronia hippia (Indian Wanderer) on Capparis (Caperbushes) in South and Southeast Asia. By @savita, cc-by-nc. (2) Hebomoia glaucippe (Great Orange Tip) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @hollythefrog, cc-by-nc.

(1) Colotis amata (Small Salmon Arab) on Capparis (Caperbushes) and Salvadora in South Asia, Africa & the Middle East. By @gs5, cc-by. (2) Colotis evagore (Desert Orange Tip) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in Southern Europe, Africa & the Middle East. By @soniagil, cc-by-nc. (3) Elodina angulipennis (Common Pearl White) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in Australia. By @clairecottage, cc-by-nc.

(1) Anthocharis cardamines (Orange-Tip) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Europe & Asia. By @wildhamandpetersham, cc-by-nc-nd. (2) Anthocharis euphenoides (Provence Orange Tip) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family), particularly Biscutella, in Europe. By @bscrl, cc-by-nc. (3) Anthocharis bambusarum on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in East Asia. By @silentree, cc-by-nc. (4) Anthocharis midea (Falcate Orangetip) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Eastern North America. By @craighensley, cc-by. (5) Anthocharis julia (Julia Orangetip) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Western North America. By @twainwright, cc-by.

(1) Euchloe simplonia (Mountain Dappled White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in Europe. (2) Euchloe hesperidum (Canary Green-striped White) on Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) in the Canary Islands. Images by @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hesperocharis paranensis on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in South America. By @vinicius_s_domingues, cc-by-sa. (2) Cunizza hirlanda (Hirlanda White) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in South America. By @gafischer, cc-by-nc. (3) Leptosia nina (Psyche) on Capparaceae (Caper Family) in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc.

Coliadinae

(1) Eurema hecabe (Common Grass Yellow) on herbs and trees, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in Africa, South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Eurema blanda (Three-spotted Grass Yellow) on trees & shrubs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @elavarasan_mm, cc-by-nc. (3) Eurema smilax (Small Grass-Yellow) on Fabaceae (Legumes), in Australia. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Catopsilia pyranthe (Mottled Emigrant) on herbs and trees, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Catopsilia pomona (Lemon Migrant) on herbs and trees, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @swanand, cc-by-nc. (3) Catopsilia gorgophone (Yellow Migrant) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (4) Catopsilia florella (African Migrant) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Africa & the Middle East. By @cheekychew, cc-by-nc.

(1) Colias eurytheme (Orange Sulphur) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in North America. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (2) Colias croceus (Eurasian Clouded Yellow) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe, North Africa & the Middle East. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Colias alfacariensis (Berger's Clouded Yellow) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe & the Middle East. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Colias erate (Eastern Pale Clouded Yellow) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Colias aurorina (Greek Clouded Yellow) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe & the Middle East. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Zerene cesonia (Southern Dogface) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @musselhead, cc-by-nc.

(1) Phoebis sennae (Cloudless Sulphur) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @quantron, cc-by-nc. (2) Phoebis agarithe (Large Orange SulphurNeeds ID) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @johnrosford, cc-by. (3) Phoebis statira (Statira Sulphur) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @silversea_starsong, cc-by-nc.

(1) Nathalis iole (Dainty Sulphur) on a variety of herbs in the Americas. By @stevejones, cc-by-nc. (2) Abaeis nicippe (Sleepy Orange) on Fabaceae in North & Central America & Hawaii. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (3) Gonepteryx rhamni (Common Brimstone) on Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family) in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

Dismorphiinae

(1) Leptidea sinapis (Wood White) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe & Asia. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc.

Lycaenid Butterflies (Lycaenidae)

Lycaeninae

(1) Lycaena dispar (Large Copper) on Rumex (Docks) in Europe & Asia. (2) Lycaena phlaeas (Small Copper) on Rumex (Docks) in Europe, Africa & Asia. (3) Lycaena hippothoe (Purple-edged Copper) on Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family), particularly Rumex (Docks), in Europe & Asia. Images by Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

(1) Lycaena alciphron (Purple-shot Copper) on Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family) in Europe & Asia. By @markus_dumke, cc-by-nc. (2) Lycaena helle (Violet Copper) on Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family) in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Tharsalea gorgon (Gorgon Copper) on Eriogonum (Wild Buckwheats) in Western North America. By @kueda, cc-by. (2) Tharsalea helloides (Purplish Copper) on Polygonaceae (Knotweed Family) in North America. By @djrawlinson, cc-by-nc. (3) Tharsalea dospassosi (Salt Marsh Copper) on Argentina anserina ssp. groenlandica (Eged's Silverweed) in Northeastern North America. By @stubirdnb, cc-by-nc.

Theclinae

(1) Thecla betulae (Brown Hairstreak) on trees, especially Prunus (Plums & Cherries), in Europe & Asia. By @mikebwd, cc-by-nc. (2) Antigius attilia on Quercus (Oaks), in East Asia. By @byulong, cc-by-nc. (3) Hypaurotis crysalus (Colorado Hairstreak) on Quercus gambelii (Gambel Oak) in Western North America. By @mesene, cc-by-nc.

(1) Favonius quercus (Purple Hairstreak) on Quercus (Oaks) in Europe. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (2) Sibataniozephyrus fujisanus on Fagaceae (Beech Family) in Japan. By @yoshik, cc-by-nc.

(1) Eumaeus atala (Atala) on Cycadales (Cycads) in Florida, Caribbean & West Indies. By @rwcrook, cc-by-nc. (2) Eumaeus toxea (Mexican Cycadian) on Cycadales (Cycads) in North & Central America. By @juancruzado, cc-by-sa. (3) Eumaeus childrenae (Superb Cycadian) on Cycadales (Cycads) in North & Central America. By @jmeerman, cc-by-nc.

(1) Satyrium pruni (Black Hairstreak) on Prunus (Plums & Cherries) in Europe & Asia. By @gerdkuna, cc-by-nc. (2) Satyrium w-album (White-letter Hairstreak) on trees, particularly Ulmus (Elms), in Europe & Asia. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (3) Satyrium calanus (Banded Hairstreak) on trees in North America. By @rosslayberry, cc-by-nc.

(1) Callophrys xami (Xami Hairstreak) on Crassulaceae (Stonecrop Family) in North & Central America. By @bodofzt, cc-by-nc. (2) Callophrys niphon (Eastern Pine Elfin) on Pinus (Pine) in North America. By @rosslayberry, cc-by-nc. (3) Callophrys gryneus (Juniper Hairstreak) on Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) in North America. By @zdufran, cc-by-nc.

(1) Callophrys rubi (Green Hairstreak) on various herbs, shrubs & trees in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (2) Cyanophrys herodotus (Tropical Greenstreak) on shrubs & trees in the Americas. By @a42147, cc0.

(1) Mahathala ameria (Falcate Oak Blue) on trees, shrubs & lianas in Southeast Asia. By @bubibubidksw, cc-by-nc. (2) Arhopala centaurus (Dull Oak-Blue) on trees in Southeast Asia. By @subhashpulikkal, cc-by-nc.

(1) Ogyris barnardi (Bright Purple Azure) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. (2) Ogyris amaryllis (Satin Azure) on Amyema (Loranthaceae) in Australia. (3) Ogyris abrota (Dark Purple Azure) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. (4) Ogyris otanes Small (Bronze Azure) on Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Ogyris oroetes (Silky Azure) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. (2) Ogyris olane (Broad-margined Azure) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. (3) Ogyris subterrestris (Arid Bronze Azure) on the base of trees, on rocks, near ant nest entrances in Australia. (4) Ogyris genoveva (Genoveva Azure) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Jalmenus evagoras (Common Imperial Blue) on Acacia in Australia. (2) Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Australia. (3) Jalmenus daemeli (Emerald Hairstreak) on trees & shrubs in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) on trees & shrubs, particularly Acacia, in Australia. (2) Pseudalmenus chlorinda (Silky Hairstreak) on Acacia in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Paralucia pyrodiscus (Fiery Copper) on Bursaria spinosa (Australian Blackthorn) in Australia. (2) Paralucia spinifera (Bathurst Copper) on Bursaria spinosa ssp. lasiophylla (Hairy Bursaria) in Australia. (3) Paralucia aurifer (Bright Copper) on Pittosporaceae (Cheesewood Family) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Lucia limbaria (Grassland Copper) on Oxalis (Woodsorrel) in Australia. (2) Acrodipsas brisbanensis (Bronze Ant-Blue) near ant nest entrances in Australia. (3) Acrodipsas myrmecophila (Small Ant-Blue) near ant nest entrances in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Hypochrysops delicia (Moonlight Jewel) on Acacia in Australia. (2) Hypochrysops byzos (Yellow Jewel) on shrubs, particularly Pomaderris & Coommersonia, in Australia. (3) Hypochrysops ignitus (Fiery Jewel) on trees & shrubs in Australia. (4) Philiris nitens (Blue Moonbeam) on trees in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Artipe eryx (Green Flash) on Gardenia in Southeast Asia. By @bubibubidksw, cc-by-nc. (2) Hypolycaena othona (Orchid Tit) on Orchidaceae (Orchids) in South & Southeast Asia. By @omkarsd, cc-by-nc.

Polyommatinae

(1) Celastrina argiolus (Holly Blue) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa. (2) Celastrina neglecta (Summer Azure) on a variety of herbs, shrubs & trees in North America. By @musselhead, cc-by-nc.

(1) Glaucopsyche alexis (Green-underside Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @tomaaasv, cc-by-nc. (2) Glaucopsyche melanops (Black-eyed Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Southern Europe & North Africa. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Phengaris alcon (Alcon Large Blue) on Gentiana (Gentian) in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Scolitantides orion (Chequered Blue) on Sedum (Stonecrops) in Europe & Asia. By @birdingjulia, cc-by.

(1) Lampides boeticus (Pea Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania. By @hollythefrog, cc-by-nc. (2) Cacyreus marshalli (Common Geranium-Bronze) on Geraniaceae (Geranium Family) in Europe & Africa. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (3) Jamides celeno (Common Cerulean) on herbs, trees & shrubs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes) in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @swanand, cc-by-nc.

(1) Theclinesthes onycha (Cycad Blue) on Cycadales (Cycads) in Australia. (2) Theclinesthes miskini (Wattle Blue) on trees & shrubs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in Oceania. (3) Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) on Chenopodioideae (Saltbush Subfamily) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (4) Theclinesthes sulpitius Samphire Blue) on Chenopodioideae (Saltbush Subfamily) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Polyommatus icarus (Common Blue) on herbs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in Europe, North Africa, Asia & North America. (2) Polyommatus coridon (Chalkhill Blue) on Hippocrepis comosa (Horseshoe Vetch) in Europe & the Middle East. Images by Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

(1) Cyaniris semiargus (Mazarine Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes), in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Cupido minimus (Small Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes), in Europe & Asia. By @gillessanmartin cc-by-sa.

(1) Chilades lajus (Lime Blue) on trees, particularly Rutaceae (Citrus Family), in Asia. By @chathuri_jayatissa, cc-by-nc. (2) Chilades parrhasius (Small Cupid) on Fabaceae (Legumes), in South Asia & the Middle East. By @milind_bhakare, cc-by-nc.

(1) Neolucia hobartensis (Mountain Blue) on Epacris (Australian Heaths) in Australia. (2) Neolucia agricola (Fringed Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Australia. (3) Neolucia mathewi (Mathew's Blue) on shrubs, particularly Ericaceae (Heath Family) & Fabaceae (Legumes), in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Nacaduba berenice (Rounded Sixline Blue) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia & Oceania. By @safia_maher , cc-by-nc. (2) Catopyrops florinda (Speckled Line-Blue) on trees & shrubs in Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Zizina otis Lesser (Grass Blue) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Africa, Asia, Oceania & Hawaii. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Pseudozizeeria maha (Pale Grass Blue) on herbs in Asia & Oceania. By @mac11, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Zizeeria karsandra (Dark Grass Blue) on herbs in Europe, Africa, Asia & Oceania. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (2) Zizeeria knysna (African Grass Blue) on herbs in Southern Europe, Africa & the Middle East. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc.

(1) Eirmocides absimilis (Common Pencilled Blue) on a variety of trees & shrubs in Australia. (2) Eirmocides margarita (Trident Pencil-Blue) on Loranthaceae (Showy Mistletoes) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa

(1) Erina acasta (Blotched Blue) on Cassytha (Dodder Laurels) in Australia. (2) Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-Blue) on Cassytha (Dodder Laurels) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa

(1) Candalides heathi (Rayed Blue) on herbs & shrubs in Australia. (2) Candalides noelkeri (Golden-rayed Blue) on Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Myoporum) in Australia. (3) Cyprotides cyprotus (Copper Trident-Blue) on shrubs & trees, particularly Proteaceae (Protea Family) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa

(1) Anthene lycaenina (Pointed Ciliate Blue) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia. By @aniruddha_singhamahapatra, cc-by-nc.

Curetinae

(1) Curetis thetis (Indian Sunbeam) on herbs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in South Asia. By @sandeep75, cc-by-nc. (2) Curetis acuta (Angled Sunbeam) on herbs, particularly Fabaceae (Legumes), in Asia. By @giwas, cc-by-nc.

Metalmark Butterflies (Riodinidae)

(1) Melanis pixe (Red-bordered Pixie) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @johnrosford, cc-by. (2) Apodemia mejicanus (Mexican Metalmark) on Eriogonum (Buckwheats) in North America. By @mjplagens, cc-by-nc. (3) Hyphilaria thasus on Orchidaceae (Orchids) in Central & South America. By @tamiranda, cc-by-nc.

(1) Hamearis lucina (Duke of Burgundy) on Primula (Primroses) in Europe. By @sabine-g, cc-by-nc. (2) Abisara echerius (Plum Judy) on Primulaceae (Primrose Family) in South & Southeast Asia. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc.

Skippers (Hesperiidae)

Hesperiinae

(1) Polites vibex (Whirlabout) on Poaceae (Grasses) in the Americas. By @o8992715, cc-by-nc. (2) Hylephila signata (Signata Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in South America. By @calydna, cc-by-nc.

(1) Ochlodes sylvanus (Large Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe & Asia. By @heinerziegler, cc-by-nc. (2) Ochlodes sylvanoides (Woodland Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Western North America. By @steveansell, cc-by-nc.

(1) Lerodea eufala (Eufala Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in the Americas. By @quantron, cc-by-nc. (2) Thymelicus sylvestris (Small Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe. By Gilles San Martin, cc-by-sa.

(1) Calpodes ethlius (Brazilian Skipper) on Cannaceae (Canna Lilies) in the Americas. By @cattraylor, cc-by-nc. (2) Quinta cannae (Canna Skipper) on monocots, particularly Canna (Canna Lilies), in the Americas. By @michelledelaloye, cc-by-nc.

(1) Taractrocera ceramas (Tamil Grass Dart) on Poaceae (Grasses) in South & Southeast Asia. By @s-ng, cc-by-nc. (2) Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-Dart) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Ocybadistes walkeri (Yellow-banded Dart) on Poaceae (Grasses) and other monocots in Australia. (2) Suniana lascivia (Dingy Dart) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Oceania. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Telicota eurychlora (Southern Darter) on Cyperaceae (Sedges) in Australia. (4) Cephrenes augiades (Orange Palm Dart) on Arecaceae (Palms) in Southeast Asia & Oceania. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Gegenes pumilio (Pygmy Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Europe, the Middle East & Africa. By @mazzeip, cc-by-nc. (2) Pelopidas mathias (Small Branded Swift) mostly on Poaceae (Grasses) but also shrubs & palms in Africa, the Middle East & Asia. By @i164, cc-by-nc. (3) Pelopidas conjuncta (Conjoined Swift) on Poaceae (Grasses) in South & Southeast Asia. By @gs5, cc-by.

(1) Hidari bhawani Veined Palmer) on Arecaceae (Palms), particularly Licuala spinosa (Mangrove Fan Palm), in South & Southeast Asia. By @geechartier, cc-by. (2) Plastingia naga (Chequered Lancer) on Arecaceae (Palms), particularly Caryota mitis (Burmese Fishtail-Palm), in South & Southeast Asia. By @big-simonchan, cc-by-nc.

(1) Erionota thrax (Banana Skipper) on Musaceae (Banana Family) & Arecaceae (Palms) in South & Southeast Asia, Oceania & Hawaii. By @mehdh, cc-by-nc. (2) Erionota torus (Rounded Palm-Redeye) on Musaceae (Banana Family) & Arecaceae (Palms) in South & Southeast Asia. By @goofyko, cc-by-nc.

(1) Suastus gremius (Indian Palm Bob) on Arecaceae (Palms) in South & Southeast Asia. By @anil_kumar_verma, cc-by-nc. (2) Gangara thyrsis (Giant Redeye) on Musaceae (Banana Family) & Arecaceae (Palms) in South & Southeast Asia. By @karthik_83, cc-by-nc-nd.

(1) Artitropa erinnys (Bush Nightfighter) on Dracaena (Dragon Trees) in Africa. By @suncana, cc-by. (2) Udaspes folus (Grass Demon) on Zingiberaceae (Gingers) in South & Southeast Asia. By @chathuri_jayatissa, cc-by-nc.

(1) Aegiale hesperiaris (Tequila Giant-Skipper) on Agavoideae (Agaves & relatives) in Mexico. By @elrayman210, cc-by-nc. (2) Megathymus yuccae (Yucca Giant-Skipper) on Yucca in North America. By @fmmonk, cc-by-nc. (3) Megathymus cofaqui (Cofaqui Giant-Skipper) on Yucca in the Southeastern United States. By @billpranty, cc-by-nc.

Trapezitinae

(1) Hesperilla idothea (Flame Sedge-Skipper) on Gahnia (Saw-Sedges) in Australia. (2) Hesperilla donnysa (Varied Sedge-Skipper) on Gahnia (Saw-Sedges) in Australia. (3) Hesperilla chrysotricha (Golden-haired Sedge-Skipper) on Gahnia (Saw-Sedges) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Hesperilla mastersi (Master's Skipper) on Gahnia (Saw-Sedges) in Australia. (2) Hesperilla flavescens (Yellow Sedge-Skipper) on Gahnia filum (Chaffy Saw-Sedge) in Australia. (3) Hesperilla picta (Painted Sedge-Skipper) on Gahnia clarkei (Tall Saw-Sedge) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Hesperilla ornata (Spotted Sedge-Skipper) on Gahnia (Saw-Sedges) and Carex (True Sedges) in Australia. (2) Hesperilla trimaculata (Three Spot Skipper) on Cyperaceae (Sedges) and Haemodoraceae (Blood Roots) in Australia. (3) Hesperilla munionga (Alpine Sedge-Skipper) on Carex (True Sedges) and Scirpus polystachyus (Large-head Club-Sedge) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Toxidia doubledayi (Lilac Grass-Skipper) on Oplismenus (Basketgrasses) in Australia. (2) Toxidia rietmanni (White-brand Grass-Skipper) on Oplismenus (Basketgrasses) in Australia. (3) Toxidia andersoni (Southern Grass-Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia.

(1) Trapezites symmomus (Splendid Ochre) on Lomandroideae (Cabbage Tree Subfamily), particularly Lomandra (Mat Rushes), in Australia. (2) Trapezites praxedes (Southern Silver Ochre) on Lomandra (Mat Rushes) in Australia. (3) Trapezites eliena (Eliena Skipper) on Lomandra (Mat Rushes) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Trapezites sciron (Sciron Ochre) on Lomandroideae (Cabbage Tree Subfamily) in Australia. (2) Trapezites phigalioides (Montane Ochre) on Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-Rush) in Australia. (3) Trapezites luteus (Yellow Ochre) on Lomandra (Mat Rushes) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Atkinsia dominula (Dominula Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (2) Pasma tasmanica (Two-spotted Grass-Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (3) Anisynta monticolae (Mountain Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

(1) Timoconia peron (Large Dingy Skipper) on monocots in Australia. (2) Timoconia flammeata (Bright Shield-Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Australia. (3) Mesodina halyzia (Eastern Iris-Skipper) on Patersonia (Purple Flags) in Australia.

(1) Antipodia chaostola (Antipodia Skipper) on Cyperaceae (Sedges), particularly Gahnia (Saw-Sedges), in Australia. (2) Herimosa albovenata (White-Veined Sand-Skipper) on Austrostipa (Speargrass) in Australia. Images by @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa.

Heteropterinae

(1) Carterocephalus skada (Western Arctic Skipper) on Poaceae (Grasses) in Western North America. By @birdernaturalist, cc-by-nc-sa.

Pyrginae

(1) Erynnis baptisiae (Wild Indigo Duskywing) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Eastern North America. By @molanic, cc-by-nc. (2) Timochares ruptifasciata (Brown-banded Skipper) on Malpighia glabra (Manzanita) in North & Central America. By @johnrosford, cc-by. (3) Chiomara asychis (White-patterned Skipper) on Malpighiaceae (Nance Family) in Central & South America. By @marcelogsk, cc-by-nc.

(1) Spialia sertorius (Red-underwing Skipper) on Sanguisorba minor (Salad Burnet) in Europe. By @gillessanmartin, cc-by-sa. (2) Carcharodus alceae (Mallow Skipper) on Malvaceae (Mallows) in Europe, North Africa & Asia. By @gillessanmartin, cc-by-sa. (3) Pholisora catullus (Common Sootywing) on Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) in North America. By @ksgardener1, cc-by-nc.

Tagiadinae

(1) Tapena thwaitesi (Black Angle) on Dalbergia (Flatbeans) in South & Southeast Asia. By @akashmhadgut, cc-by-nc. (2) Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat on trees in Australia. By @kenw, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Chaetocneme beata (Eastern Dusk-Flat) on trees in Australia. By @donnamareetomkinson, cc-by-nc.

(1) Satarupa monbeigi on Rutaceae (Citrus Family) in China. By @arex, cc-by-nc. (2) Seseria formosana on Lauraceae (Laurels) in Taiwan. By @coreychen, cc-by-nc.

Eudaminae

(1) Urbanus proteus (Long-tailed Skipper) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @polkcountymike, cc-by-nc. (2) Thorybes dorantes (Dorantes Longtail) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in the Americas. By @marykeim, cc-by-nc-sa. (3) Thorybes casica (Desert Cloudywing) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in North America. By @mesene, cc-by-nc.

(1) Phocides polybius (Southern Guava Skipper) on Psidium (Guava), in Central & South America. By @rachwl, cc-by-nc. (2) Phocides lilea (Guava Skipper) on Psidium (Guava) in North & Central America. By @rodolfosalinas, cc-by. (3) Epargyreus clarus (Silver-spotted Skipper) on Fabaceae (Legumes) in Central & North America. By @andreakautz, cc-by-nc.

(1) Bungalotis erythus on Araliaceae (Ivy Family) in Central & South America. By @matthewcock, cc-by-nc. (2) Lobocla bifasciata on Fabaceae (Legumes) in East Asia. By @straybird726, cc-by-nc.

Euschemoninae

(1) Euschemon rafflesia (Regent Skipper) on Monimiaceae (Monimia Family) in Australia. By @safia_maher, cc-by-nc.

Coeliadinae

(1) Bibasis gomata (Pale Green Awlet) on trees & shrubs, particularly Araliaceae (Ivy Family), in South & Southeast Asia. By @hollythefrog, cc-by-nc. (2) Hasora chromus (Common Banded Awl) on trees & shrubs in South & Southeast Asia, the Middle East & Oceania. By @swanand, cc-by-nc.

Posted on July 24, 2023 12:13 AM by treegrow