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.

Map Wing Butterfly Hypanartia lethe Lepidoptera Nymphalidae This Map Wing Butterfly gets it's name from the ornate pattern and coloration found on the underside of the hind and fore wings pictured here. Closer observation will reveal markings resembling the contour lines found on detailed topographic maps. This Brazilian Nymphalid bears a resemblance to the Virginia Lady Butterfly found in the US. Notice the characteristic hind wing tail of this Hypanartia genus. 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