The butterfly is one of the earth's most beloved creatures. It's stunning colours and light flutter leaves children and adults wide-eyed. But, which of the planet's many species can be found in Malta? We take a look. 

From the Lycaenidae family of butterflies

 Adonis Blue (Polyommatus Bellargus), male

African Grass Blue (Zizeeria Knysna Knysna)

Brown Argus (Aricia Agestis), male

Common Blue (Polyammatus Icarus), female

Common Zebra Blue or Lang's Short-Tailed Blue (Leptotes Pirithous)

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys Rubi)

Holly Blue (Celastrina Argiolus)

Pea Blue or Long-Tailed Blue (Lampides Boeticus)

Silver-Studded Blue (Plebeius Argus), male

Small Copper (Lycaena Phlaeas)

From the Hesperiidae family of butterflies

Pigmy skipper (Gegenes pumilio)

From the Pieridae family of butterflies

Black-Veined White (Aporia Crataegi)

Cabbage Butterfly, Cabbage White or Large White (Pieris Brassicae)

Cleopatra (Gonepteryx Cleopatra)

Clouded Yellow (Colias Croceus), male

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni), male

Green-Striped White (Euchloe Belemia)

Green-Veined White (Pieris Napi), male

Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias Hyale)

Wood White (Leptidea Sinapis)

Small White (Pieris Rapae), male

Enjoying the beauty of these wonderful creatures? We will continue to explore their wonders soon!