![]() | Butterflies of North America – Index Live butterflies, eggs and chrysalises photo- graphed in the wild at North American locations. Butterfly Main | Skippers | Butterfly Index |
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Order Lepidoptera, which contains both butterflies and moths, includes at least 125,000 known species including 12,000 in North America. Butterflies are revered for their brightly colored wings and pleasing association with fair weather and flowers. |