Top ten common butterfly species in life

Butterflies are one of the most diverse animals in the world. There are about 14,000 species in the world, and China has 1,200 of them. So do you know what types of butterflies are common in China? This article introduces you to ten common butterfly species in China, namely Nymphalidae, Trichodermaidae, Oculidae, Pierididae, Papilionidae, Lepidopteronidae, Clamidae, Trichodermaidae, Sericidae , Cyclopteronidae, let’s take a look at what these butterflies look like? The ranking of the list is for reference only. If you have any questions, please leave comments/criticisms at the end.

1. Butterfly family (370 species in China)

There are many kinds of butterflies in the family Butterfly, with more than 3,000 species in the world. There are 370 species of butterflies in the family Butterfly in China. The main species include the double-banded butterfly, the black butterfly, the straight-striped butterfly, etc., which are distributed in China. Most areas. Adults of the family Nymphalidae are small species of butterflies and have the most unique morphology and living habits among butterflies. The ends of the antennae of adults in the family Nymphalidae are pointed and hook-shaped; the front legs of both male and female adults are normal. The butterfly family is medium to small in size, with a short and thick body and densely covered with scales. The antennae are club-shaped, with several terminal segments that are pointed and curved like hooks, which is a unique feature of this species.

2. Nymphalidae (290 species in China)

Nymphalidae is the butterfly with the largest number of species in the world. There are more than 5,000 species in the world. More than 290 species are known in China, and they are also very common in China. Butterflies in the Nymphalidae family are small to medium-sized butterfly species, with a few large species. Rich colors and different shapes. The front legs are degenerated and have no claws, and the wings are folded on the back for easy identification. The lower lip of the adult Nymphalidae is particularly thick, and the ends of the antennae are obviously thickened. The larvae are hairless but often have fleshy branch spines. They are often mistaken for "caterpillars", but they do not sting and can be touched with hands.

3. Trichodermaidae (279 species in China)

Butterflies of the family Lycorisidae are small butterfly species. More than 4,500 species have been recorded in the world, and 279 species are known in China. They are also a very common butterfly species in China. They are mainly distributed in Henan, Hebei, Tibet, Sichuan, Guangdong, Yunnan, and Hainan. Waiting places. The front surfaces of the wings of Lepidoptera butterflies are mainly gray, brown, black and other colors. Some species have bright purple, blue, green and other metallic luster on the surface of their wings, and the colors and markings on the front and back of the wings are completely different. The colors on the reverse side are rich and colorful, and the markings are also varied.

4. Ophiridae (260 species in China)

Butterflies of the family Oculidae are often gray-brown or dark-brown in color, decorated with black and white markings. There are often more eye-catching eye-like spots or round spots on the wings. Small or medium-sized species, with slender body, small head, and dull color, usually gray-brown, dark-brown or yellow-brown, with a few red or white. There are 3,000 known species in this field, found all over the world, and more than 260 species are known in China, mainly distributed in Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Yunnan and other places. Common ones include rice-eye butterflies, snake-eye butterflies, etc.

5. Pieridae (130 species in China)

There are more than 1,200 known species of Pieridae, and there are about 130 species in my country. It is a common butterfly species in China. The butterflies seen include Cabbage Pieris, White Pieris, Dark Veined Pieris, Tree Pieris, etc., but these are all pests. Butterflies in the family Pieridae are small to medium-sized butterfly species. They are often based on white and yellow, and are decorated with black, red, yellow and other colored markings. The surface of the wings of most species is powdery. Adult Pieridae have a middle pad (sucker) between the two claws at the end of their front legs, so they can stay on smooth vertical surfaces such as upright glass.

6. Papilionidae (119 species in China)

Papilionidae is a medium to large beautiful butterfly species, often based on black, yellow, and white, and decorated with red, blue, green, yellow and other colors. Some species even have brilliant blue, green, yellow and other colors. metallic luster. The hind wings usually have a tail band, which adds to the beauty. There are 580 species of Papilionidae in the world and 119 species in China. It is also a relatively common butterfly in China. The larvae are smooth and hairless, and mostly feed on plants of the Rutaceae and Umbelliferae families, sometimes causing damage, such as yellow swallowtail butterflies, jade-banded swallowtail butterflies, etc. There are also species that feed exclusively on Aristolochia.

7. Sericidae (35 species in China)

Sericidae is a family of butterflies. Butterflies belonging to this family are generally found in high mountains and have strong cold tolerance. Their wings are translucent and nearly round. Some fly close to the ground above and below the snow line and move slowly. Easy to catch. This family of butterflies is very close to the Papilionidae family, most of which are medium in size, white or waxy yellow. There are 52 known species of Sericidae butterflies in the world, and there are 35 species in China, including the Apollo silk butterfly, a Class II protected animal in my country, most of which are distributed in northwest China.

8. Macariidae (32 species in China)

The butterflies of the family Macropodidae are medium to large-sized beautiful butterfly species. The head is large and the compound eyes are exposed. The front legs are all degenerated. Often based on black and white, they are decorated with white, red, black, blue and other colors of markings, and some species even have a brilliant purple-blue metallic luster. Because of the foul odor on its body, birds do not prey on the spotted butterfly, making it a model for other butterflies. There are 150 known species of butterflies in the family Macalidae, and 32 species have been recorded in China. Common ones include the golden spotted butterfly, the purple spotted butterfly, etc.

9. Clamidae (26 species in China)

The clam butterfly is a small butterfly similar to the gray butterfly, with a small head and slender antennae. Most species have no tail-like protrusions, and a few species have tail-like protrusions. The wings are dark brown or yellow-red, with red or black markings. Some species have eye patterns, and some species have transparent wings. Clam butterflies like to fly when the sun is bright. They fly quickly but not far. They like to spread their wings when resting. There are more than 1,300 known species of clam butterflies, and there are 26 species in China. The common ones are the white-banded brown clam butterfly and the white-spotted brown clam butterfly.

10. Cyclopteronidae (13 species in China)

The butterflies of the family Cyclopteridae are medium to large species, mostly yellowish brown or grayish brown in color. Most of the colors are dark but not bright, and a few species have blue markings and dark purple. The wings of the ring butterfly are larger, the body is smaller, and the ventral surface of the wings often has circular markings, hence its name. According to records, there are about 200 species of ring butterflies in the world, 13 species in my country and 9 species in Guangdong. The annular butterfly has hairy eyes, slender antennae, and thin rod-shaped parts; the adult antennae are shorter, and the end part gradually becomes thicker, but not obvious. The forelegs degenerate and are not retracted. The male has one tarsal segment and a fragrant scale area on the hind wings.

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