Biology

Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)- Photos of this species taken in Florida and Michigan. Two-Tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata) Two-Tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata)- Physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and ecology. Describes range and includes photo. Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)- Image of this species in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, California. Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus)- Physical traits of caterpillar and adult, range, habitat, and ecology. Includes image. St. Francis’ Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii francisci) St. Francis’ Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii francisci)- Profile of this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Mitchell’s Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii) Mitchell’s Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii)- Profile of this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Jutta Arctic (Oeneis jutta) Jutta Arctic (Oeneis jutta)- Physical description of caterpillar and adult, range, habitat, diet, and ecology. Includes image. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)- Fact sheet includes life history, ecology, known predators, and scientific classification. Photos provided. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)- Geographic range, physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior. Includes photo. Red Admiral and Painted Lady Research Site Red Admiral and Painted Lady Research Site- Detailed information about the biology of butterflies in the genus Vanessa in the United States. Harris' Checkerspot (Chlosyne harrisii) Harris' Checkerspot (Chlosyne harrisii)- Identification tips, life history, ecology, and range. Includes a photo. Comma: Polygonia c-album Comma: Polygonia c-album- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Peacock Butterfly: Inachis io Peacock Butterfly: Inachis io- Photographs and information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Red Admiral: Vanessa atalanta Red Admiral: Vanessa atalanta- Photographs and information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Painted Lady: Vanessa cardui Painted Lady: Vanessa cardui- Photographs and information on this butterfly, its eggs and larvae. Mourning Cloak: Nymphalis antiopa Mourning Cloak: Nymphalis antiopa- Photographs and information on this butterfly, its eggs and larvae. Phyciodes phaon: Phaon Crescent Phyciodes phaon: Phaon Crescent- Provides photographs of this butterfly, its distribution, description and life cycle. Mourning Cloak Butterfly Mourning Cloak Butterfly- Popular article about the mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa), its life cycle and feeding habits. Vanessa Vanessa- The Insect Company provides photographs of a number of butterflies in this genus. Phyciodes tharos: Pearl Crescent Phyciodes tharos: Pearl Crescent- Many photographs of this butterfly, provided by BugGuide.net. Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis) Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)- Physical traits, similar species, life cycle, flight periods, and habitat. Provides a photograph. Chlosyne lacinia Chlosyne lacinia- Research focusing on the effects of climate change and habitat loss on the persistence of populations, specifically, three checkerspot butterflies: Chlosyne laci… White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)- Photos of this species taken in Texas and Florida. Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)- Photos of adult, larva, and pulpa of this species. Hoary Comma (Polygonia gracilis) Hoary Comma (Polygonia gracilis)- Photo, description, range, habitat, and ecology of this species. Northern Crescent (Phyciodes cocyta) Northern Crescent (Phyciodes cocyta)- Physical traits of caterpillar and adult, range, habitat, diet, and ecology. Includes a photo. Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis) Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis)- Photos of this species taken in Rocky Mountain National Park. White Admiral (Limenitis arthemis) White Admiral (Limenitis arthemis)- Includes facts about habitat, range, reproduction, and diet. Includes scientific classification. Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) Viceroy (Limenitis archippus)- Habitat, physical traits, range, reproduction, and behavior of this species. Includes a photo. Eunica monima: Dingy Purplewing Butterfly Eunica monima: Dingy Purplewing Butterfly- Provides photographs of the different life stages of this tropical species, its distribution, description, life cycle and biology. Viceroy Butterfly (Limenitis archippus) Viceroy Butterfly (Limenitis archippus)- Species account describes habitat, range, identification, life history, diet, and flight periods. Provides photos. American Snout (Libytheana carinenta) American Snout (Libytheana carinenta)- Provides information on physical characteristics, subspecies, range, and habits. Includes images. Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele)- Physical description, range, abundance in Canada, flight period, and life cycle. Includes photos. Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)- Physical traits, life history, flight period, diet, and habitat. Includes photos and range map. Silver-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) Silver-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene)- Photos, distribution map, and facts about the life history and ecology of this species. Arctic Fritillary (Boloria chariclea) Arctic Fritillary (Boloria chariclea)- Species account describes the life history, flight period, caterpillar hosts, adult food, and habitat of this species. Distribution map and … Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana) Diana Fritillary (Speyeria diana)- Information on this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Callippe Silverspot (Speyeria callippe callippe) Callippe Silverspot (Speyeria callippe callippe)- Information on this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Behren’s Silverspot (Speyeria zerene behrensii) Behren’s Silverspot (Speyeria zerene behrensii)- Information on this endangered species, its description, life history, distribution and threats. Heliconius Postman and Rayed Mimicry Rings Heliconius Postman and Rayed Mimicry Rings- Photographs of Mullerian mimicry in Heliconius species in Peru. General Information on Heliconius Butterflies General Information on Heliconius Butterflies- Provides references and web resources. Heliconius Butterfly Photo Gallery Heliconius Butterfly Photo Gallery- Some colorful photographs from a breeder in the UK. Heliconius Homepage Heliconius Homepage- Site for scientists studying the ecology and evolution of butterflies in the genus Heliconius. Includes genetics database and links to related resources. Heliconius Butterflies Heliconius Butterflies- Checklist of Longwing butterflies of the Neotropics. Some photos included. Meadow Fritillary (Boloria bellona) Meadow Fritillary (Boloria bellona)- Photo, physical description, range, habitat, ecology, and reproduction. Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia) Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia)- Photo of male and female, distinguishing characteristics, range, behavior, and cause of decline. Atlantis Fritillary (Speyeria atlantis atlantis) Atlantis Fritillary (Speyeria atlantis atlantis)- Photos of this species taken in Michigan. Monarch Lab Monarch Lab- Research projects and information about the monarch butterfly and its yearly migration. Danaus plexippus Danaus plexippus- Research project by Brittany Kingston on the Monarch Butterfly, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, life cycle and interactions with o… Monarch Watch Monarch Watch- Dedicated to the study of the monarch butterfly and its yearly migration.