Lepidoptera

Photographs of over 80 species of butterflies and moths from around the world.

Group for discussion of all topics related to moths. Sponsored by The International Lepidoptera Survey.

Links to photos and drawings of nearly 2,300 moth species.

Photographs of adult moth and larva, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description.

Provides photos and information on the taxonomy, distribution, behavior, and mythology of Ascalapha odorata.

Provides photographs and information on this species, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management.

Photographs of this moth and its larva, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description.

Information from Wikipedia on this bagworm moth which spins a cocoon during its larval life, decorating it with small twigs, bark and thorns from the trees on which it feeds.

Provides photographs and a description of this moth, also known as the pitch moth, its distribution, identification, biology, host plants and management.

An annotated checklist of the silkmoths of Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Photographic study of the life cycle of Hyalophora cecropia.

Provides photographs of different life stages of this moth, the larva of which has stinging spines, its distribution, identification, biology, host plants and management.

Photographs and information on this moth, its eggs and larvae.

Photographs and information on this species from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum.

Photographs of this moth and information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description.

Butterflies found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Photographs of imago, larva and pupa, description, life history and habits.

Photographs of imago, larva and pupa, description, life history and habits.

The Insect Company provides photographs of a number of butterflies from South America.

Illustrated article by Robert Michael Pyle about the European skipperling butterfly, Thymelicus lineola, and its first discovery in Washington state.

Species account describes life history, identifying characteristics, habitat, and conservation status. Photos and range map provided.

Photographs of this species taken in Michigan.

Photos plus facts about foodplants, distribution, and similar species.

Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Describes the life history, ecology, and range of this species. Includes image and range map.

Provides photographs of different life stages of this species, its distribution, description and life cycle.

Dedicated to the study of the monarch butterfly and its yearly migration.

Species account describes the life history, flight period, caterpillar hosts, adult food, and habitat of this species. Distribution map and photo provided.

Photos, distribution map, and facts about the life history and ecology of this species.

Physical traits, life history, flight period, diet, and habitat. Includes photos and range map.

Photos of this species taken in Florida and Michigan.

An illustrated guide to geographic variation in this species and its larval host plants, by Dr. Wayne H. Whaley.

Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Wikipedia article on the largest butterfly in the world, Ornithoptera alexandrae.

Fact sheet describes life history, physical traits, and ecology. Provides a photo and range map.

Photographs, common and scientific names, publication details, and general range maps for more than 50 species.

Information from ARKive including description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

Photos of this species taken in Texas.