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Animals - Butterflies and Moths

Here you will learn the names of different types of butterflies and moths in English, such as "monarch butterfly", "festoon", and "gypsy moth".

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butterfly

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

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pierid butterfly

white or sulfur butterfly, is a delicate insect characterized by predominantly white or yellow wings

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hairstreak butterfly

a small and delicate insect characterized by its distinctive tails on the hindwings and intricate wing patterns

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peacock butterfly

a striking insect with vivid patterns on its wings, commonly found in meadows and woodlands

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nymphalid butterfly

a colorful and diverse insect known for its intricate wing patterns

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mourning cloak butterfly

a large and distinctive insect with ragged-edged wings and dark, velvety coloration

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milkweed butterfly

a captivating insect known for its distinct orange and black wing pattern and annual migration

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monarch butterfly

a magnificent insect with vibrant orange wings adorned with black veins and white spots, known for its incredible long-distance migration

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lycaenid butterfly

a colorful and diverse insect with delicate wings adorned with intricate patterns

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tortoiseshell butterfly

a captivating insect belonging to the family Nymphalidae, characterized by its distinctive wing pattern resembling the colors and markings found on a tortoiseshell

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sulfur butterfly

a vibrant insect with predominantly yellow wings belonging to the family Pieridae

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brush-footed butterfly

a diverse and captivating insect family, scientifically known as Nymphalidae, characterized by their unique leg structure

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cabbage butterfly

a widespread insect with white or creamy wings, black spots, and a preference for cabbage-family plants

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comma butterfly

a captivating insect with distinctive wings featuring a white comma-shaped marking

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danaid butterfly

an insect characterized by its vibrant colors, intricate wing patterns, and a toxic or unpalatable nature as a defense mechanism

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emperor butterfly

a majestic insect characterized by its large size, vibrant colors, and regal presence, making it a symbol of beauty

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moth

a nocturnal winged insect similar to a butterfly that is attracted to the light

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tiger moth

a type of moth known for its vibrant wing patterns and a defense mechanism of aposematism to ward off predators

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gypsy moth

an invasive insect notorious for its defoliating behavior and significant damage to forests and trees

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clothes moth

a small insect that can cause damage to textiles by feeding on natural fibers

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webworm moth

an insect that forms conspicuous silken webs on tree branches during its larval stage

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wax moth

a small moth that infests beehives, with its larvae consuming beeswax and posing a threat to the structural integrity and health of the colony

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Apollo

a butterfly species found in Europe and Asia, known for its striking appearance with large black wings marked with bold white spots and bands

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argus

a colorful butterfly species found in Southeast Asia, known for its intricate wing patterns featuring multiple eyespots

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bogong

a moth found in Australia that migrates long distances to alpine regions and aestivates in large numbers during summer

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brimstone

a butterfly with bright yellow or greenish wings found in Europe and Asia that feeds on nectar from buckthorn and other flowers

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brown-tail moth

a moth species with irritating barbed hairs that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in humans

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carpet moth

a small moth species that infests carpets and textiles, causing damage through the feeding activity of its larvae

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cleopatra

a butterfly species found in southern Europe and parts of Asia, with bright orange wings marked with black spots and stripes

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copper

a small butterfly characterized by its vibrant orange or copper-colored wings

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cecropia moth

a large and visually striking moth species native to North America, known for its reddish-brown wings

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cinnabar

a moth species characterized by its striking black and vermilion red wings, often associated with toxic plants like ragwort

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codlin moth

a small moth species that infests apple and pear trees, causing damage to the fruit through larval feeding

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festoon

a butterfly species found in Europe and Asia, with brownish wings marked with blue and orange spots and lines

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large white

a notable butterfly species characterized by its impressive size, white wings, and black or gray markings

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marbled white

a butterfly species found in Europe, with white wings marked with black veins and spots, and a distinctive marbled appearance

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orange-tip

a butterfly species found in Europe and Asia, with white wings and orange tips on the males

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painted lady

a species of butterfly with a distinctive orange and black pattern on its wings

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purple emperor

a majestic butterfly species characterized by its deep purple wings with intricate white and orange patterns

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red admiral

a mid-sized butterfly with black wings and red and white markings common in Europe and America

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ringlet

a butterfly species characterized by its dark brown wings adorned with small rings or eyespots

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white admiral

a butterfly species characterized by its black wings adorned with striking white bands and spots

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wall brown

a common name for the butterfly species Lasiommata megera

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two-tailed pasha

a species of butterfly found in Asia and Europe

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swallowtail

a term used to refer to several species of butterflies known for their distinctive, elongated hindwings

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speckled wood

a species of butterfly with brown wings that have white spots

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skipper

a small, fast-flying butterfly

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