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Taxonomy and phylogeny

Butterflies are divided into seven families that contain a total of about 20,000 species.

Butterfly families
Family Common name Characteristics Image
Hedylidae American moth-butterflies Small, brown, like geometrid moths; antennae not clubbed; long slim abdomen
Hesperiidae Skippers Small, darting flight; clubs on antennae hooked backwards
Lycaenidae Blues, coppers, hairstreaks Small, brightly coloured; often have false heads with eyespots and small tails resembling antennae
Nymphalidae Brush-footed or four-footed butterflies Usually have reduced forelegs, so appear four-legged; often brightly coloured
Papilionidae Swallowtails Often have 'tails' on wings; caterpillar generates foul taste with osmeterium organ; pupa supported by silk girdle
Pieridae Whites and allies Mostly white, yellow or orange; some serious pests of Brassica; pupa supported by silk girdle
Riodinidae Metalmarks Often have metallic spots on wings; often conspicuously coloured with black, orange and blue

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