Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bathurst Copper ButterflyScientific Name: Paralucia spiniferaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan: 0.8–1.1 in (2.0–2.8 cm); body length: 0.4–0.5 in (1.0–1.3 cm)Weight: 0.003–0.007 oz (0.1–0.2 g)Lifespan: 1–2 weeks...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fiery JewelScientific Name: Hypochrysops ignitusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan: 1.1–1.4 in (2.8–3.5 cm); Forewing length: 0.6–0.7 in (1.4–1.8 cm)Weight: 0.007–0.018 oz (0.2–0.5 g)Lifespan: Adult lifespan 2–4...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Arid Bronze AzureScientific Name: Ogyris subterrestrisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan: 1.2–1.4 in (30–36 mm); Body length: 0.5–0.7 in (13–18 mm)Weight: 0.007–0.014 oz (0.2–0.4 g)Lifespan: Larvae: 8–11 months;...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Luzon Peacock SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio chikaeCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan: 4.3–4.9 in (11–12.5 cm); Forewing length: 2.2–2.5 in (5.5–6.4 cm)Weight: 0.025–0.045 oz (0.7–1.3 g)Lifespan: 2–4 weeks as...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: California SisterScientific Name: Adelpha californicaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan 6.5 to 8.5 cm (2.6 to 3.3 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 2 to 4 weeks; species has 2 to 3 broods per yearDiet:...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Clodius ParnassianScientific Name: Parnassius clodiusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan 5.5 to 7.5 cm (2.2 to 3.0 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 2 to 3 weeks; complete annual life cycleDiet: Herbivorous...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Zerene FritillaryScientific Name: Speyeria zereneCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan 5.0 to 6.5 cm (2.0 to 2.6 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 2 to 4 weeks; annual life cycleDiet: Larvae feed exclusively...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Boisduval’s BlueScientific Name: Plebejus icarioidesCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan 2.8 to 3.5 cm (1.1 to 1.4 in)Weight: 0.1 to 0.3 g#Lifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 weeks; annual life cycleDiet: Larvae feed...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lorquin’s AdmiralScientific Name: Limenitis lorquiniCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan 5.5 to 7.0 cm (2.2 to 2.8 in)Weight: 0.3 to 0.6 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 3 weeks; annual life cycleDiet: Generalist...
Invertebrates > Butterflies
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Tiger SwallowtailScientific Name: Papilio rutulusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: ButterfliesSize: Wingspan 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in)Weight: 0.5 to 1.0 gLifespan: Adults live 1 to 2 weeks; annual life cycleDiet: Nectarivore (feeds...
