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	01 Zerynthia polyxena PAPILIONIDAE Small Thais There are many species of this genus to be found from Spain to Outer Mongolia. All are similarly marked in black and red on a yellow ground - top and undersides. The Small Thais is locally common in South and Central Europe where it is on the wing during late April - May and early June. The flight is slow and diffident and usually near the ground. Wingspan approx. 2 1/4 inches.
	02 Papilio antmachus PAPILIONIDAE The largest African butterfly -the male is one of the largest in the world. It is found in the forest regions of West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to the Congo. The span of the female is about three inches less than the male - and both spend most of their lives flying around the treetops - seldom coming down to the ground. First described in 1782 from a male found in Sierra Leone. Wingspan approx. 9 inches.
	03 Papilio demodocus PAPlLIONIDAE Christmas Butterfly This is the most common Swallowtail found in Africa and ranges from the Sahara to the Cape - mostly in open semi-arid country from sea level to over 7 -000 feet. Considered something of a pest by fruit growers because the larvae feed on the Citrus tree and other plants. Fond of visiting flowers and damp muddy places along streams. Its erratic flight is fast and strong and seldom rises higher than ten feet. Female has similar markings. Wingspan approx. 3 1/2- 4 1/2 inches.
	04 Cyrestis camillus NYMPHalIDAE Somewhat similar in appearance to a small Swallowtail - C camillus is one of the Brush-footed Butterflies as the Nymphalidae are known. This butterfly is found in Central and East Africa in bush and tree-covered areas. The flight is fast - interspersed with much gliding and soaring. The brown stripes on the upperside of the wings may vary from pale to dark brown. Wingspan approx. 2 inches.
	05 Precis octava NYMPHalIDAE Gaudy Commodore The vast difference between the reddish-orange - dry (summer) and the blue - wet (winter) season forms of this quite common butterfly make it one of the most interesting in the world It is possible to see both forms on the wing at the same time. round from the Cape through to East and Central Africa. Flight is usually leisurely near the ground. The dry season form is the smaller. Wingspan approx. 2 - 2! inches.
	06 Hypolmnas dexithea NYMPHalIDAE A species of the widespread genus Hvpolimnas which ranges throughout the Indo-Australian region - . North and South America and Africa. H dexithea is probably the most beautiful of the various species and is found in Madagascar. It is a rare species and destined to becomes rarer as the forest areas in the north and cast here it lives grow smaller owing to their continues destruction by man. Flight is strong and fast Wingspan approx. 5 inches
	07 Cymothoe sangarls NYMPHalIDAE This blood-red butterfly from West Africa - in common with all the species of Cymothoe - is found only in rain forests. The underside of the wings - in sharp contrast to the upperside - resembles dead leaves. The female is larger - coloured grey - brown and black. Another species - C coranus - found in the rain forests of Natal - is white with a brown margin. The female is larger - and dark brown with white markings. Wingspan approx. 2 1/4 inches.
	08 Parnassius autocrator PAPILIONIDAE Unlike the majority of the Apollo butterflies - P autocrator has an orange patch in place of the usual red on the hindwings. The Apollos are mountain butterflies ranging from Switzerland - where P valesiacus is a protected subspecies - to Central Asia. P autocrator is very rare and seldom seen by man because it lives in the mountains of Afghanistan and further north where it flies and glides across inaccessible gorges high in the mountains. Wingspan approx. 2 1/2 inches.
	09 Teinopalpus imperlalls PAPlLIONIDAE Royal Swallow tail or Kaiserihind. This magnificent butterfly ranges from Nepal - Sikkim and Assam through the Naga and Chin Hills into Burma and on into Central China The female is much larger and rarer than the male - the latter being somewhat brighter coloured with a large yellow area on the upper and undersides of the hindwings. The flight is fast and powerful and the butterfly inhabits forest areas between 5 -000 and !0 -000 feet. Wingspan approx. 3 (male) and 4 (female) inches.
	10 Bhutanltis Ildderdalel PAPlLIONIDAE Bhutan Glory As its popular name indicates - this curious looking butterfly is found in Bhutan - Assam - the Naga Hills and parts of Burma and China. The body is covered with coarse hairs and for its size the legs are rather short. Little of the life history of this butterfly is known. The flight is weak and faltering and the wind will take it like a piece of flimsy paper. Wingspan approx. 4 inches.
	11 Eulepis aria NYMPHalIDAE Pallid Nawab This butterfly is very similar in appearance to the Common Nawab - Eathamas - and both are quite common in North-east India and well distributed at low elevations. Edolon - the Stately Nawab - is nearly all pale green with much less brown colour on the wings. The greenish-white discal band varies considerably in colour and width according to the season. A fast strong flier it is very fond of over-ripe fruit. Wingspan approx. 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 inches.
	12 Kallima inachus NYMPHalIDAE Orange Oakleaf It is said that the undersides of these Leaf Butterflies - when at rest with wings closed - are indistinguishable from leaves. The colour and type of pattern of the undersides are known as 'Protective Resemblance'. These butterflies are on the wing during the rainy season and have a liking for flowering trees and bushes. Kinachus ranges through India - Kashmir - Burma - West and South China. Wingspan approx. 3 1/2 inches.
	13 Euploea docletana DANAIDAE Magpie Crow This butterfly belongs to the genus popularly called Other Crows' that has about 150 species which are well distributed throughout the Indo-Australian regions. Most are black or dark brown with cream and pale blue markings - though some have a dark blue or purple lustre on their wings. The underside is dark. brown with a larger cream area and more spots. E diocletiana is found In Malaya - Burma - Assam and Thailand. Wingspan approx. 3 inches.
	14 Hebomoia glaucippe PIERIDAE Great Orange Tip This is the largest of the Pieridae found in Asia and one of the largest whites in the world. Many subspecies can be seen in India - Burma - Ceylon - China - the Philippines and other islands of Southern Asia. The underside is pale brown and - when at rest - it resembles a dead leaf. It is most usually active in the morning. .The subspecies 11. vossi from the island of Nias is bright yellow. Wingspan approx. 3 7/8 inches.
	15 Papilio buddha PAPlLIONIDAE Malabar Banded Peacock This Swallowtail belongs to the species-group P palinurus whose range extends from India through Burma to the Philippines. P buddha is a native of Southern India. In marked contrast to the overall metallic mossy green and brilliant green band on the upperside - the underside is a dark reddish brown relieved by a few small red half-moons on the hindwing. A fast strong flier throughout the year - except June and July. Wingspan approx. 3 3/8 inches.
	16 Papilio (Ormthoptera) alexandrae PAPlLIONIDAE Queen Alexandra's Birdwing The female's wingspan of 10 inches makes it the largest known butterfly in the world. This butterfly is found in the north-eastern portion of New Guinea where it flies near the treetops in the low coastal country. The female - in contrast to the metallic green-blue of the male - is a dingy dark brown with off-white markings. The species was first described from a female killed by gun shot. Wingspan of the male approx. 61 inches.
	17 Papilio (Ornlthoptera) victoriae PAPILIONIDAE Q Birdwing This very beautiful butterfly is found on Guadalcanal - Telugi and Florida in the Solomon Islands. The female is larger - dark brown with greyish-white and yellow markings. Closely related subspecies are found on other islands of Melanesia - regions from Bougainville - isabelle from Ysabel - rubiamus from Rubiana and Kalambangra and regina from Maleita. The flight is effortless and graceful near the high treetops. Wingspan approx. 6 inches.
	18 Papilio (Ormthoptera) meridionalis PAPlLIONIDAE Tailed Birdwing Meridionalis and paradise are the only two Tailed Birdwings. The brilliant metallic yellow - green and velvety black wings allied to their shape make these butterflies truly magnificent. The female is larger - blackish brown with white markings. This Tailed Birdwing can be found with paradisea in the low coastal hills of eastern New Guinea by Milne Bay and Mailu. Arfakensis a form of paradisea - comes from the Arfak Mountains in New Guinea. Wingspan approx. 4 1/4 inches.
	19 Papllio (Ornithoptera) priamus croesus PAPILIONIDAE New Guinea Birdwing The subspecies of priamus vary considerably in colour. Priamus is found on the islands of Ceram and Amboina and is a brilliant metallic green on velvety black urvillianus from the Solomon Islands is a metallic blue and black the orange croesus is found only on Batjan lydius - also orange - lives in Helmahera and Ternate poseidon - from New Guinea and many others are green. However - all the females are dingy brown with off-white markings. Wingspan approx. 6 inches.
	20 Papilio (Ornithoptera) hypolltus PAPlLIONIDAE The black and yellow Birdwings are found throughout the islands of Melanesia and on into India. P hypolitus is the largest - the female measuring up to 5 1/2 inches. This butterfly lives on the islands of Amboina - Ceram and Celebes. The male does not have the black eye spots on the hindwing. They glide and soar around the trees of the coastal regions and are attracted to flowers. Wingspan approx. 4 3/4 inches.
	21 Trogonoptera brookiana PAPlLIONIDAE Rajah Brooke's Birdwing Rajah Brooke's is one of the most beautiful of a group of Birdwings which all have brilliant metallic green markings on a velvety-black ground. The female has a dusting of white scales on the upperside of the forewing. Found on Borneo and Sumatra. They have narrow forewings and a fast powerful flight and are attracted to carrion and animal refuse. The larger and rarer P trojanus is similarly marked and comes from the island of Palawan. Wingspan approx. 5 1/2 inches.
	22 Papilio ulysses PAPlLIONIDAE Blue Mountain Swallowtail Numerous subspecies of this brilliant blue and black butterfly are found on many Melanesian islands - including New Guinea - and in Australia as far south as Mackay in Queensland. The butterfly depicted belongs to the subspecies P.u. joesa. The female has a slightly smaller area of blue. Flight is fast and high though they are easily attracted to bright colours on the ground. The caterpillar's food plant is the Corkwood tree. Wingspan approx. 4 1/4 inches.
	23 Papilio coon PAPlLIONIDAE This butterfly comes from Java and has one of the most interesting wing shapes of all Swallowtails. The spots and body colour vary from yellow to a reddish-orange. The sexes look very alike. Found in the plains and hilly country where it shows a liking for tree flowers - its flight is fluttering but rapid. Similar species are P rhodifer from the Andaman Islands and P doubledayi from Malacca. Wingspan approx. 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 inches.
	24 Dercas gobrias PIERIDAE Sulphur Butterfly In this species the male is bright yellow on the uppersides the female is larger and has greenishwhite wings it is rarer than the male. It is found in hilly and mountainous country in Borneo and Sumatra - though seldom above 4 -000 feet. It has a fast and active flight. Other closely related species range from India through to China. Wingspan approx. 2 3/4 inches.
	25 Hestia Iynceus DANAIDAE Tree Nymph These large ungainly looking butterflies are found throughout the islands of South-east Asia - India and Ceylon. H lynceus comes from India and Ceylon. The upperside markings are usually exactly reproduced on the underside of the wings. In India the natives call them the 'Ghosts' but in Java they are known as 'Paper Butterflies'. They fly slowly and awkwardly in the shelter of woods along small streams. Wingspan approx. 5 1/8 inches.
	26 Cyrestis thyodamas NYMPHalIDAE Common Map The distinctive markings of these butterflies gives them an unusual appearance. They are popularly called' Map Butterflies' because the various lines and bands of colour on the wings look like contours on maps. The females are slightly larger and similarly marked though usually paler. It lives in Northern India - Nepal and Sikkim - where it is fond of basking in the sun along the banks of streams and in other damp places. Wingspan approx. 2 inches.
	27 Delias harpalyce PIERIDAE Imperial White The Imperial White comes from southern Australia. In New South Wales it lives in the mountains - hut in Victoria it is found at sea level. This butterfly earned its name from the way it soars and glides around the tops of high gum trees though it is also seen flying up and down along small streams rather in the manner of swallows. The female is greenish-white with very broad black margins. The food plant is mistletoe. Wingspan approx. 2 1/4 inches.
	28 Morpho helena MORPHIDAE This rather rare butterfly is one of the 'Blue' Morphos whose brilliant - shimmering colour places them among the most beautiful in the world. The Morphos live in the rain forests of South America and are fond of river banks. M helena comes from Peru and the female is a yellowish brown colour. The wings of the 'Blue' Morphos were used in decorative jewellery in the 1920's - a practice which is fortunately going out of fashion. Wingspan approx. 4 3/4 inches.
	29 Morpho hecuba MORPHIDAE Sun Butterfly Along the river valleys of the Amazon in Brazil is found M hecuba - the largest butterfly in South America. The underside is dark reddish-brown decorated with black spots and lines each outlined with yellow and white. The female is similar to the male but slightly smaller. Flight is strong and fast round the jungle treetops. Wingspan approx. 7 inches.
	30 Morpho anaxibla MORPHIDAE Found in the forests of southern Brazil - the male M anaxibia is all blue. The rare female has a brown border on the wings - and some specimens have more or less yellow and white spots on the wings the underside is brown with many dark spots and makes a very effective camouflage when she is at rest on branches in bushes and thickets. Wingspan approx. 6 inches.
	31 Callicore neglecta NYMPHalIDAE One of a large group of butterflies found in tropical South America which display brilliant bands and patches of blue - purple and green on velvety black on their uppersides. The undersides present most surprising patterns and designs the under forewings are often red - black and silvery white - whilst the under hindwings are silvery white with designs in black - many of them incorporating the numerals '88'. They are fast - active fliers. Wingspan approx. I inches.
	32 Catagramma Sorana NYMPHalIDAE This is a large group of butterflies found in tropical South America - of which C sorana comes from Brazil. The brilliant red and black of the upperside is equalled by the display and colour of the underside markings here the red and black of 'he forewing is repeated but the hindwing is marked with pale blue and yellow. lines and eyespots. Wingspan approx. 2 1/8 inches.
	33 Papilio zagreus PAPlLIONIDAE A rare Swallowtail without tails found in the forests of Bolivia and Venezuela - and in the northern parts of Brazil. Two other very similar species from the same region are P bachus and P ascolius - the former being more common and the latter rarer and much darker. Many Swallowtails are such in name only - as large numbers of this group do not have tails. Wingspan approx. 4 1/4 inches.
	34 Siderone mars NYMPHalIDAE This butterfly of brilliant colour and unusual shape belongs to a small group extending from Mexico to Southern Brazil - though S mars is found only along the upper Amazon in Columbia and Peru. The undersides of the wings are a dark and pale rich reddish-brown marked to simulate a dead leaf when the butterfly is at rest with wings folded. S syntyche found in Mexico has less red on the wings and S marthesia. from the lower Amazon - is orange. Wingspan approx. 2 5/8 inches. .
	35 Callithea saphhira NYMPHalIDAE This beautiful butterfly is found in Brazil in the forests on either side of the Amazon. The female has a band of brilliant orange across the forewing and slightly less blue on the hindwing than the male. Her undersides are pale bronze-green with a pattern of black spots. The shade of blue on the wings varies from greenish to purple depending on the angle of light. Wingspan approx. 2 3/8 inches.
	36 Jemadia hospita HESPERIIDAE This butterfly belongs to the Skipper family - which is a very interesting world-wide genus of butterflies that have very large bodies in proportion to their wings. Their flight is extremely fast and darting - hence the name Skipper. F hospita is found in Brazil and Colombia F imitator - from Bolivia - has less conspicuous markings. They fly alongside woods and are fond of visiting flowers and damp places. Wingspan approx. 2 inches.
	37 Anaea panariste NYMPHalIDAE The undersides of the wings of both sexes are marked and coloured to resemble a dead leaf when the butterfly is at rest. Only the male has the purple sheen on the upperside of the wings. The female is all brown with a thick cream band on the hindwing and a series of cream spots on the forewing. The butterfly is found in the forests of Colombia but is seldom seen. Wingspan approx. 3 1/4 inches.
	38 Ancyluris meliboeus ERYCINIDAE This lovely butterfly - with brilliant metallic bands of blue - green and red - is found in the tropical forests of Peru and Brazil. Another species - A.formosissima - has bands of red - white and blue which is a rare combination of colours on one butterfly. Wingspan approx. I 1/4 inches.
	39 Ageronia arethusa NYMPHalIDAE Click Butterfly So named after the clicking sound made by their wings when in flight - this is a common butterfly found in forest clearings in Peru and Brazil. The male does not have the band of cream on the forewing - but both sexes have dark reddish-brown undersides with a row of red spots outlined in black OR the hindwing. A arete from Brazil is very similar. Flight is strong and fast. Wingspan approx. 2 5/8 inches.
	40 Pereute leucodroslme PIERIDAE Despite its colour - this black and orange-red butterfly belongs to the 'Whites' - the family Pieridae which also includes the 'Yellows'. There are - of course - many dark or brightly coloured butterflies in this family. P leucodrosime is found in Peru - Ecuador - Colombia and Venezuela. Another species - P. latona - from Venezuela is dark brown where P leucodrosime is black - has less red on the forewings and a larger grey area on both fore and hindwings. Wingspan approx 2 3/4 inches.
	41 Nessaea hewitsoni NYMPHalIDAE The brilliant sky-blue bands on velvety black give this butterfly a most striking appearance. It comes from Colombia - Ecuador - Peru and the upper Amazon. There is no blue band on the hindwing of the female. Some species are very dark brown on the upperside and some have brilliant patches of orange on the hindwing. However - the undersides of the various species show no great variation. Wingspan approx. 2 5/8 inches.
	42 Heliconius cyrbia HELICONIDAE With their long bodies and narrow wings the many species which make up the family Heliconidae are easily recognisable. El. cyrbia is one of the prettiest and is found flying around flowering bushes in the Guianas - Bolivia and Peru. Other species are dark brown with yellow - orange - red - green and blue markings - and are found all over Northern - South and Central America. H charionia even extends from the southern states of U.S.A. where it is known as the Zebra Butterfly Wingspan approx. 3 inches.
	43 Metamandana dido HELICONIDAE This butterfly and similar species are fairly common in the southern countries of Central America and in tropical South America. Its flight is strong and tireless - and it has a curious habit of flying to and fro over the same stretch of ground. The colour and markings of the upper and undersides are identical this is unusual among butterflies. The male and female are very similar. Wingspan approx. 3 inches.
	44 Catopsilia avellaneda PIERIDAE One of the prettiest of the 'Yellows' this rather rare butterfly is found in Cuba. Strong - fast flyers they are fond of damp places. The genus Catopsilia is represented in Africa and throughout the Indo-Australian region as well as in South America. Some species migrate in thousands over long distances. Wingspan approx. 3 inches.
	45 Protogonius cecrops NYMPHalIDAE Probably the most unusual looking butterfly in the family Nymphalidae - the genus Protogonius ranges in a variety of forms from Mexico to Brazil. P cecrops is on the wing in Mexico during October-November - and has a jerky and darting flight. The underside of the wings varies from pale to dark pinkish brown and when the butterfly is at rest with wings closed it resembles a dead leaf. Wingspan approx. 3 1/2 inches.
	46 Dismorphia jethys PIERIDAE This rather quaint-looking butterfly with hindwings twice the area of the long - narrow forewings lives in Mexico and Central America. The underside is a pale orange-yellow without darker markings. The markings on the forewing bear a superficial resemblance to the markings on Colias caesonia - the Dog's Head Butterfly. Flight is slow and uncertain. Wingspan approx. 2 inches.
	47 Temenis laothoe NYMPHalIDAE A common species found in Mexico - Central and South America where it flies from flower to flower and congregates in large numbers to drink - wherever damp places are to be found. Flight is fast though slower than the Small Tortoiseshell of Britain which is in the same family. Wingspan approx. 2 inches.
	48 Papilio thoas PAPILIONIDAE Citrus Swallowtail P thoas gives its name to a group of Swallowtail butterflies which range from Texas in the north to Buenos Aires in the south of the Americas - including the West Indies. It has a liking for the open country and its flight is effortless with much gliding and soaring. As in P machaon the caterpillar erects a forked structure behind the head when alarmed. There are many smaller subspecies and some larger of which P braziliensis is the biggest. Wingspan approx. 4 1/4 inches.
	49 Colias caesonia PIERIDAE Dog's Head Butterfly The very accurate dog's head marking on this pretty - colourful American butterfly gives it a rather humorous appearance. It is fairly common and in New York - Ontario and Minnesota it has three broods a year and even more further south. The range of this butterfly and its relatives extends from the Canadian border through to South America. On the female the markings are somewhat diffused. The winter form rosa - shows considerable pink on the underside of the hindwing. Wingspan approx. 2 1/8 inches.
	50 Danaus plexippus DANAIDAE Monarch or Wanderer Close relatives of this butterfly are found in most parts of the world. In North America it migrates from the Gulf States to Canada in the spring and returns in the autumn - a succession of broods having been produced. The Monarch returns to the same locality - possibly to the same trees - year after year. 'Wanderer' is the Australian popular name - whereas in Africa a closely related species is known as the 'African Monarch' and in India as the 'Tiger'. Wingspan approx. 4 inches.
	Written and described by Richard Ward

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