Butterflies of North America
Butterflies have been revered by mankind since before the dawn of recorded history. They are among the most fascinating and beautiful animals; even people who care not for insects in general usually have an affection for these winged wonders. Live adult and larval butterflies photographed at various North American locations as noted.
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Brush-footed butterflies also have large prominent knobs at the tips of their antennae, and furry palpi. This family incorporates the admirals, fritillaries, checkerspots, crescentspots, anglewings, leafwings, painted ladies, tortoiseshells and longwings.

A brushfoot's 2 front legs are camouflaged and held closely to the thorax. Mourning Cloak, Nymphalis antiopa

Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis

Family Pieridae - Whites and Sulphurs include about 1,000 species worldwide, with 60 species in North America. Most of these butterflies are shades of yellow, white, or pale green. There is often dramatic color variation between the sexes, seasonal, and even members of the same species. For all intents and purposes, the clouded and orange sulphurs, for instance, are generally spoken of as on species in the field, they being virtually impossible to tell apart. A few species compete with humans for vegetable and fiber crops.