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Hypomecis punctinalis Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraSuperfamily: GeometroideaFamily: GeometridaeSubfamily: EnnominaeGenus: HypomecisSpecies: Hypomecis punctinalis Binomial Name: Hypomecis punctinalis (Scopoli, 1763) Common Names by Region Pale Oak BeautyOak Beauty MothGray GeometerOak Looper Moth Many members of the Geometridae family are informally
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Vanessa cardui Taxonomy Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: NymphalidaeGenus: VanessaSpecies: Vanessa cardui Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Painted Lady is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of roughly 5–9 cm (2–3.5 inches). Upper wings are orange-brown
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: PapilionidaeGenus: PapilioSpecies: Papilio glaucus Common Names by Region Description General Form A large, showy swallowtail butterfly with a wingspan typically ranging from 7.5–14 cm (3–5.5 inches). Recognized immediately by its bold
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Zabulon Skipper Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Zabulon Skipper is a small, fast-flying butterfly in the skipper family. As with most skippers, the body is stout and moth-like, with rapid, darting flight and a resting posture
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Malachite Butterfly Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: NymphalidaeGenus: SiproetaSpecies: Siproeta stelenes (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names Description Physical Characteristics The Malachite is a large, unmistakable butterfly known for its bold coloration and strong, gliding flight. The wings are predominantly deep
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Papilio nireus Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics The Green-banded Swallowtail is a large, visually striking butterfly recognized by its deep black wings intersected by an iridescent emerald-to-turquoise band forming a broad chevron across both forewings and hindwings.
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Sleepy Duskywing Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Habitat & Range Life Cycle & Behavior Conservation Status Additional Notes
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Zebra Longwing Taxonomy Common Names Identification Distribution Behavior and Ecology Conservation Status Interesting Facts
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Variegated Fritillary Butterfly Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description: Wingspan: Approximately 1.75 to 2.75 inches (4.5 to 7 cm) Coloration: Upper side of the wings is orange with black spots and lines. The underside is mottled brown and tan, resembling
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Common buckeye Butterfly Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Common Buckeye Butterfly is easily recognizable by its distinctive eyespots and bold markings. The wingspan ranges from 1.5 to 2.75 inches (38 to 70 mm). The forewings feature two prominent