Live Statistics
A real-time snapshot of butterflies currently in flight.
Butterfly of the Day
Emerald Swallowtail
Papilio palinurus
Origin
Asia
Lifespan
17 Days
Status
Active Flight
In Flight
25
Host Plant
Euodia
Overview
Butterflies
1,122
Species
60
Families
4
Avg Lifespan
3–4 weeks
Geographic Origins
Origin heat map
Darker green regions indicate more species currently represented in flight.
Region detail
Central and South America
Species associated with Central and South American tropical and subtropical habitats.
37 species represented
Source labels: South America, Central/South America, Central America