Butterflies
Around the World
Butterflies
Around the World
More than 000,000 species of butterflies and moths exist around the world. The butterfly is found on every continent accept Antarctica. The butterflies on this site were selected because they match replicas we have in our school library media center's replica collection. First graders' experience includes raising butterflies and selecting one to study from the assortment of replicas we have in our collection.
Identifying Butterflies
Think of all of the ways you might identify a butterfly.
1. Investigate Shape: Can you see any differences between the eight shapes of these of butterflies?
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Color
Size
Pattern
Now go this site in Idaho (Identifying Idaho's Wildlife) and see how you can begin to identify a butterfly.
Butterflies of the World
Identify the butterflies in your collection by looking at one of these pages. Remember to look for shape, size, color, and pattern.
Numbered illustrations and maps were taken from:
Lewis, H. L. Butterflies of the World. Chicago, Follett, 1973.