Butterfly adults are characterised by their four scale-covered wings, which give the Lepidoptera their name (Ancient Greek λεπίς lepís, scale + πτερόν pterón, wing). These scales give …

Sep 27, 2025 · butterfly, (superfamily Papilionoidea), any of numerous species of insects belonging to multiple families. Butterflies, along with the moths and the skippers, make up the …

Explore the various types of butterfly, from the Monarch to the Question Mark. Examine their characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and diets, and get a glimpse into the lives of these …