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Nymphalidae Family of Butterfly Galleries

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[order] Lepidoptera, [suborder] Ditrysia, [superfamily] Papilionoidea, ['family'] NYMPHALIDAE, ....{ [subfamily] x___x, [genus] x___x, [species] x__x. }
LEPIDOPTERA -> Pronunciation: leh-pih-DOP-ter-ra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYMPHALIDAE -> Pronunciation: nym-PHAL-li-dee

=› The family Nymphalidae with around 6,000 known species worldwide is quite cosmopolitan, and is the most diverse family of butterflies.
The subfamilies count ranges between 8 to 25, depending upon the sources. However, there is consensus for some 12 sub-families
having remained relatively stable the past few years; but on-going study / research could always make future changes possible.
—› Also called Brush-Footed butterflies because the adults forelegs are small, hairy and resemble tiny brushes, and are not used for walking.
Some common names within this group are Emperors, Admirals, Tortoiseshells, and Fritillaries. Monarchs are also found in this family.

—› Butterflies in this family vary considerably in appearance, but in addition to their reduced forelegs: generally are also characterized by:
-A) medium to large in size and brightly and/or uniquely marked;
-B) the pattern of wing veins of the forewing is unique; and
-C) the rigid antennae are tipped with little knobs, called clubs.
—› Interesting traits of some members of this family include lengthy migrations, territoriality, and the ability to overwinter as adults.

== These thumbnail photos below, open to Galleries that are each dedicated to a specific species of butterfly. Lots to see! ==
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WHITE MORPHO Gallery
WHITE MORPHO Gallery 		HECALE LONGWING Gallery
HECALE LONGWING Gallery 		PAINTED LADY Gallery
PAINTED LADY Gallery 		MOURNING CLOAK Gallery
MOURNING CLOAK Gallery 		BANDED PEACOCK Gallery
BANDED PEACOCK Gallery
JULIA Gallery
JULIA Gallery 		BLUE & WHITE LONGWING Gallery
BLUE & WHITE LONGWING Gallery 		BLUE-BANDED SHOWMAKER Gallery
BLUE-BANDED SHOWMAKER Gallery 		LACEWING Gallery
LACEWING Gallery 		TIGER LEAFWING Gallery
TIGER LEAFWING Gallery
BLUE MORPHO Galllery
BLUE MORPHO Galllery 		INDIAN LEAF Gallery
INDIAN LEAF Gallery 		QUEEN Gallery
QUEEN Gallery 		RICE PAPER Gallery
RICE PAPER Gallery 		MALACHITE Gallery
MALACHITE Gallery
ZEBRA LONGWING Gallery
ZEBRA LONGWING Gallery 		BROWN CLIPPER Gallery
BROWN CLIPPER Gallery 		OWL BUTTERFLY Gallery
OWL BUTTERFLY Gallery 		GLASSWING Gallery
GLASSWING Gallery 		CHOCOLATE PANSY (SOLDIER) Gallery
CHOCOLATE PANSY (SOLDIER) Gallery
BANDED ORANGE Gallery
BANDED ORANGE Gallery 		COMMON SERGEANT Gallery
COMMON SERGEANT Gallery 		CLOUDED MOTHER of PEARL Gallery
CLOUDED MOTHER of PEARL Gallery 		BLUE TIGER Gallery
BLUE TIGER Gallery 		Nymphalidae Varieties
Nymphalidae Varieties
HELICONIUS MELPOMENE Gallery
HELICONIUS MELPOMENE Gallery

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