A variety of butterflies and dragonflies can be seen in Fuerteventura. Some of the species that now live here originated in other countries, and they seem to have evolved into variations of that species. Due to the constant warm climate in Fuerteventura, butterflies can be seen throughout the year.
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September 21, 2016
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The African migrant, African emigrant, or common vagrant (Catopsilia florella) is a butterfly of the Pieridae family and can be found on Fuerteventura
December 06, 2016
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This pretty little butterfly is scientifically known as Pontia Paplidice. In accordance to its name it is white, although the underside of the hind wings display small green patches....
January 17, 2019
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This butterfly is technically referred to as Morpho Peleides, and for this reason it is also known as the Blue Morph. This species originates from South America, and the...
August 25, 2014
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The Clouded Yellow is from the Colias genus of butterflies, and is a member of the Pieridae family. They also exist in Africa, India, and China. This species does...
September 22, 2016
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The Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae and can be found on Fuerteventura.
February 25, 2020
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The emperor dragonfly or blue emperor (Anax imperator) can be seen in Fuerteventura. These are a large species of hawker dragonfly averaging 78 millimetres in length. ...
September 22, 2016
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The Geranium bronze is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae and can be found on Fuerteventura.
September 21, 2016
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The Green-striped White (Euchloe belemia), is a butterfly in the Pieridae family and can be found on Fuerteventura.
September 21, 2016
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Painted ladies belong to the cynthia group of colourful butterflies, and can be found on Fuerteventura