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Butterflies of the Amazon & Andes
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Papilionidae | Pieridae | Lycaenidae | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae | Hesperiidae
Introduction
There are over 7800 species of butterfly in the Neotropical region, an area that extends from Mexico to the tip of South America. The family names above link to Thumbnail galleries enabling you to access full size images and detailed articles about the biology of over 750 neotropical species.

Chorinea amazon � Adrian Hoskins

Morpho helenor � Adrian Hoskins

Anartia amathea � Adrian Hoskins

Adelpha cytherea � Adrian Hoskins

Caria rhacotis � Adrian Hoskins

Ithomia salapia � Adrian Hoskins

Jemadia hewitsonii � Adrian Hoskins

Siseme neurodes � Adrian Hoskins

Coenophlebia archidona � Adrian Hoskins

Eurytides serville � Adrian Hoskins

To see 1000's more images like these, click on the family links below.
Papilionidae | Pieridae | Lycaenidae | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae | Hesperiidae

 

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