Read about related Lepidoptera by using the "Forward" and "Backward" device icons. The butterfly members of this Order of insects include the popular and usually colorful species. Butterfly groups include monarchs, satyrs, dagerwings, leaf-wings, owls, buckeyes, admirals, checkerspots, crecents, fritillaries, heliconids, riodinids, blues, hairstreaks, coppers, whites, orange-tips, sulphurs and swallowtails.

Dagger Wing Butterfly Marpesia spp. Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Damp spots in the trail are often frequented by this sun and mineral-loving Dagger Wing Butterfly. This Brazilian Nymphalid group is characterized by very long tails on the hind wings and carefully positioned eyespots. By viewing these butterflies from behind, the tails resemble antennae and the out-turned eyespots complete the illusion of eyes. A predator might be confused about the the correct end of this butterfly to strike. These butterflies feed on Ficus and have elegant gliding flight. They often can be found in respectable number at their favorite mineral holes. View the Index of Orders View Complete Photo List Ants, Bees & Wasps Butterflies & Moths Flies Beetles Lacewings & Antlions Leafhoppers & Cicadas True Bugs Cockroaches Praying Mantids Grasshoppers, Crickets Walking Sticks Dragonflies & Damselflies Mayflies Non-Insects