This page contains photos of many butterfly species. Most are native to Long Island and have been photographed in the wild. Others have been photographed in butterfly houses located in the local area.
In either case, these fluttery creatures are some of the most beautiful insects on the earth. I hope you enjoy the photos.
Taken in late September of last year, this Monarch butterfly is feeding on a wildflower bush before joining in the annual southern migration of Monarchs that occurs at the end of summer.
'Dining on a Feast of Flowers'
These two Zebra butterflies were apparently resting together on this yellow flower.
'Zebras Sharing a Flower'
This Monarch butterfly was photographed on a public beach as it collected moisture from the wet sand.
'Monarch Drinking from Wet Sand'
This Monarch is shown collecting nectar from a butterfly bush in a public park.
'Monarch on a Butterfly Bush'
This Swallowtail butterfly is also collecting nectar from a butterfly bush.
'Swallowtail on a Butterfly Bush'
This orange butterfly appeared to be sunning itself on these red and yellow flowers.
'Orange Butterfly on Flowers'
This butterfly is collecting nectar from a butterfly bush.
Taken in late September of last year, this Monarch butterfly is feeding on a wildflower bush before joining in the annual southern migration of Monarchs that occurs at the end of summer. 
These two Zebra butterflies were apparently resting together on this yellow flower.
This Monarch butterfly was photographed on a public beach as it collected moisture from the wet sand.
This Monarch is shown collecting nectar from a butterfly bush in a public park.
This Swallowtail butterfly is also collecting nectar from a butterfly bush.
This orange butterfly appeared to be sunning itself on these red and yellow flowers.
This butterfly is collecting nectar from a butterfly bush.
