2019年3月1日 · Identifying butterflies begins with learning the six butterfly families. The first five families—swallowtails, brush-foots, whites and sulphurs, gossamer-wings, and metalmarks—are called the true butterflies.

2015年8月4日 · The butterfly families classifications are based on body structure, wing vein patterns, color, what they eat and how the butterfly sits, perches or flies. Learning size, color and flight patterns of the different groups is a good way to tell the families apart.

The five families of true butterflies usually recognized in the family Papilionoidea are: Family Papilionidae, the Swallowtails, Apollos and Birdwings; Family Pieridae, the Whites and Yellows; Family Lycaenidae, the Blues and Coppers, also called the Gossamer-Winged Butterflies; Family Riodinidae, the Metalmark butterflies

Butterflies are divided into seven families that contain a total of about 20,000 species. Traditionally, butterflies have been divided into the superfamilies Papilionoidea and the moth-like Hedyloidea.

2021年7月7日 · Butterflies are grouped into 6 families, and moths are in the family Hedylidae. Like all other insects, butterflies have six legs and three main body parts: head, thorax (chest or mid section) and abdomen (tail end).

2023年9月18日 · Butterflies are part of the order Lepidoptera and are divided into six main families. Each family has its unique characteristics, contributing to the overall diversity of the butterfly population. The Papilionidae, also known as Swallowtail butterflies, are large and often have tail-like extensions on their wings.

Major Families: Butterflies. Nymphalidae (brushfooted butterflies, milkweed butterflies, satyrs, etc.) — front legs reduced in size. This is the largest butterfly family; it includes the fritillaries, admirals, emperors, and tortoiseshells. Pieridae (whites and sulfurs) — adults are predominantly white or yellow with black markings.

2024年12月17日 · The butterfly families include: Pieridae, the whites and sulfurs, known for their mass migrations; Papilionidae, the swallowtails and parnassians; Lycaenidae, including the blues, coppers, hairstreaks, and gossamer-winged butterflies; Riodinidae, the metalmarks, found chiefly in the American tropics; Nymphalidae, the brush-footed butterflies ...

Learning basic butterfly family characteristics will help in identifying butterflies. In understanding nomenclature, communication will be easier with other butterfly enthusiasts at home and around the world. This article will focus on identifying four butterfly families and one family of skippers.

There are six families of butterflies, and all are different. All species in each family have similar characteristics that identify them. By looking at the butterfly’s shape, size, and behaviour, the species can be determined.