Several thousand species of butterflies are known worldwide. The
nymphalids, brush-footed butterflies, are by far the largest family, but most of the other families include some familiar species seen everywhere. Many members of all families are brightly colored, but the morphos and some of the hairstreaks, especially in the tropics, are most brilliant with iridescent blues and greens caused by submicroscopic structures on the scales. Many of the larvae and pupae (chrysalids) are brightly colored or grotesquely shaped and bear spines, horns, or peculiar filaments.
The Butterfly WebSite The Butterfly WebSite is dedicated to the education of butterfly ecology, conservation, and gardening. Learn about butterfly gardening and raising butterflies.Butterfly Zone The Butterfly Gardening Connection.Hole In Hand Butterfly Farm. At Hole-In-Hand Farm, each butterfly is hand-raised and specially cared for. Their first concern is for the welfare of this wonderful creature above all else.The Essential Butterfly Guide. There are hundreds of different types of butterflies around the world. This guide highlights the most popular butterflies and details which types of plants will serve to attract them to your garden. Butterfly World. Butterfly World opened its doors to the public in March 1988, making it the first and largest butterfly house in the United States. Amidst thousands of flowers, tropical plants, waterfalls, gardens, and classical music, Butterfly World is a unique, breath-taking site that is one of Florida's leading tourist attractions. Furman University Insect Collection Some pictures of butterflies.Butterfly Pictures by Philip Greenspun.
