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Nymphalidae - Liber Deserti

Your current chain: State of matter Life > Kingdom Animalia > Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Hexapoda > Class Insecta > Subclass Pterygota > Order Lepidoptera > Superfamily Papilionoidea > Family Nymphalidae

(From Wikipedia) The Nymphalidae are the largest family of butterflies. Belonging to the superfamily Papilionoidea, they are usually medium-sized to large butterflies.

FACT: These butterflies get their name from their tendency to stand on only four legs, with the other two often having brush-like feet that are held curled to the body!

Currently discovered: 3/11 Subfamilies

Subfamily

  1. Nymphalinae - Checkerspots, Anglewings, Peacocks and Allies
  2. Apaturinae - Emperors
  3. Heliconiinae - Fritillaries and Longwings