You are a Lepidopterist and have just discovered a new species of butterfly! Create a picture of it in your field notebook by choosing its body, wing shape and pattern. Then learn about other species of butterflies similar to the new one you've just created. Give your new butterfly a name and then print a picture of it! [Flash Required]
Along the way, you can learn more about butterfly bodies and how their wing patterns help them survive. There are also butterfly facts, activities and a list of resources where you can learn more about Lepidoptera.
View vibrant photographs of butterflies, moths and caterpillars in our gallery. You can search for images by common name, scientific name, geographic region and more.
Find out the answers to the most popular questions about butterflies and moths! Discover what they eat, how long they live, who wins the prizes for largest and smallest species and much more.
Florida Wildflowers & Butterflies
This site highlights the 50 most common native wildflowers and butterflies in Florida. See if your favorite wildflowers are good candidates for your garden, what kinds of butterflies they attract and how much water and sun they need; or find your favorite butterflies and discover how to attract them.