Butterflies
Butterflies, their common and scientific names, regions, and wingspans.
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| ID | Common name | Scientific name | Region | Wingspan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monarch | Danaus plexippus | Americas | 10 cm |
| 2 | Plain tiger | Danaus chrysippus | Africa and Asia | 8 cm |
| 3 | Queen | Danaus gilippus | Americas | 8 cm |
| 4 | Painted lady | Vanessa cardui | Worldwide | 6 cm |
| 5 | Red admiral | Vanessa atalanta | Northern Hemisphere | 6 cm |
| 6 | American lady | Vanessa virginiensis | Americas | 5 cm |
| 7 | Small tortoiseshell | Aglais urticae | Eurasia | 5 cm |
| 8 | European peacock | Aglais io | Eurasia | 7 cm |
| 9 | Mourning cloak | Nymphalis antiopa | Northern Hemisphere | 7 cm |
| 10 | Question mark | Polygonia interrogationis | North America | 6 cm |
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Scope and sources
Last changed: July 19, 2026. This may reflect a change to the data or its description; it is not a coverage-through date.
- Wikipedia butterfly species articles (used with permission)
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