Black butterfly species - Natural Photography

Black Butterfly 🦋

What is a black butterfly called?

The Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucas) is a strong flier with distinctive yellow and black striped markings on its wings and body (some females are brown or black, mimicking the poisonous pipevine swallowtail).

Are black butterflies rare?

The black butterfly is a very rare specimen; its beauty derives just from the fact that, unlike most butterfly species, it doesn't have bright colors on its wings.