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Families of the Butterflies of Israel

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The butterfly species found in the country are organized on the site according to taxonomic classification into families. To view the species in a particular family, click on the photograph.

Nymphalids, nymphs
 NymphalidaeAcharia of the honeysuckle
Nymphalids of the honeysuckle Charaxes jasius  ©Ouz Ben Yehuda

Whites
 PieridaeWhites-Pieridae
Bath white Pontia daplidice   ©Ouz Ben Yehuda

Swallowtails Papiliondae Swallowtails Papiliondae
Scarce swallowtail,  Zerynthia cerisy    © Uri Kolker

Blues LycaenidaeBlues Lycaenidae
Balkan blue  Tarucus balkanicus   ©Ouz Ben Yehuda

Nymphalids, satyrs
 Nymphalidae, SatyrinaeNymphalids, satyrs Nymphalidae, Satyrinae
Lebanon satyr, Pseudochazara pelopea   ©Uri Kolker

Nymphalids, Danaines
 Nymphalidae, DanainaeNymphalids, Danaines Nymphalidae, Danainae
Plain tiger Danaus chrysippus   ©Ouz Ben Yehuda

Hawk moths SphingidaSpurge hawk moth Hyles conspicua          ©  אורי קולקר
Spurge hawk moth Hyles conspicua          ©  אורי קולקר

Skippers HesperiidaeSkippers Hesperiidae
Oak-tree skipper Carcharodus stauderi    ©Ouz Ben Yehuda