10 Photos that show all the beauty of Brazil’s butterflies

Brazil is one of the countries with the highest number of butterfly species in the world. In all, there are about 3,500 cataloged species, according to data from EMBRAPA (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation). In today’s post, we’ll show you some species so you can be happy and help preserve butterflies.

After all, many of them are also threatened with extinction, mainly due to issues related to the destruction of their habitat.

O awesome.club invites you to a fascinating journey into the delicate world of Brazilian butterflies.

Haraclides thoas brasiliensis

(dead man’s coffin)

At morph are a genus of blue butterflies quite common throughout the country. The southern and southeastern regions are preferred. They are often attracted to ripe fruits such as jackfruit and mango.

It is one of the most common types of butterflies, found in all regions of the country. It is often associated with the famous American monarch butterfly.

One of the most curious species, its wings have a kind of “eye” (hence the popular name) which, according to experts, serves to scare away predators, as these circles actually look like the eyes of larger predators. It occurs mainly in the east of the country, close to forests.

ascia monuste

(Cabbage butterfly)

One of the most common species in the country, it occurs in all regions and usually wreaks havoc in vegetable gardens with cabbage.

Also native to all regions of the country, it is characterized, above all, by the combination of yellow and black on its wings.

Found in the central and southeastern regions of the country, this butterfly is attracted to red flowers and loves passion fruit trees.

Present throughout the country, it is known for its yellow color and usually frequents gardens.

Also known as ‘snacker’, it makes noises during its flight. It occurs in all regions of the country. Likes to land upside down.

Methona

(Manacá butterfly)

As the popular name suggests, it is a butterfly that reproduces in manacas. Quite common in the Atlantic Forest region.

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