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Butterflies

Explore butterflies native to Montreal and Quebec.

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List of Butterflies (Order Lepidoptera)

• Hesperiidae
  • European Skipper (Thymelicus lineola)
• Lycaenidae
  • European Common Blue (Polyommattus icarus)
• Nymphalidae
  • Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma)
  • European Peacock (Aglais io)
  • Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
  • Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
  • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)