Oklahoma Butterflies Mrs. Wright’s Class

Papilionidae~ “Swallowtails”  Large and colorful  Swallowtail refers to a tail-like extension on the hindwing

Peridae~ “Whites and Yellow”  Most are white and yellow in color

Lycaenidae~ “Gossimer Wings” “Scrub-Hairstreaks” Often hairy on its body Off-white to pinkish in color Marked to pink to brown stripe or other markings

Nymphalidae~ “Brushfoots” Forelegs of adults are small and hairy Brightly and uniquely marked

“Lesser Fritillaries”

Mostly orange above with black markings

Hesperiidae~ “Skippers” Mostly orange or brown Skipping like flight Fat bodies

Life Cycle of the Painted Lady

Butterfly Forewing

Painted Lady Egg

Painted Lady Larvae

Painted Lady Pupa

Painted Lady Adult

Anatomy of a Butterfly

Butterfly Antenna

Butterfly Proboscis

Butterfly Hindwing

Butterfly Abdoman