Wildlife

Top 10 Most Beautiful Butterflies  in the World

By Partha Das

February 12, 2024

Peacock Butterfly

The Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io) boasts vibrant, eye-catching wings resembling a peacock's plumage. Found in Europe and Asia, it thrives in diverse habitats.

Blue Morpho Butterfly

The Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho menelaus) captivates with its iridescent, vivid blue wings found in Central and South America rainforests.

Monarch Butterfly

The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is renowned for its orange wings with black veins and white spots. Known for epic migrations, it spans North and South America.

Ulysses Butterfly

The Ulysses Butterfly (Papilio ulysses) from Australia dazzles with striking electric blue wings and a bold black border. Found in tropical rainforests.

Rajah Brooke's Birdwing

Rajah Brooke's Birdwing (Trogonoptera brookiana) is a stunning butterfly native to Southeast Asia. It flaunts emerald-green and black wings with elegant tails.

Meadow Argus Butterfly

The Meadow Argus Butterfly (Junonia villida) is an Australian species known for its intricate brown and orange patterns, often found in open meadows.

Malachite Butterfly

The Malachite Butterfly (Siproeta stelenes) is a tropical beauty found in the Americas. Its vibrant green wings with black patterns make it a striking sight.

Black Swallowtail Butterfly

The Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) is a North American beauty with black wings, featuring distinctive yellow markings and blue spots.

Julia Butterfly

The Julia Butterfly (Dryas iulia) is a vibrant orange and black species native to the Americas. Known for its graceful flight, it's found in tropical regions.

Purple Emperor Butterfly

The Purple Emperor Butterfly (Apatura iris) is a European beauty, known for its iridescent purple wings. It inhabits woodlands and displays majestic flight patterns.

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