Native to California, USA, this butterfly is considered one of the rarest in the world due to its extremely limited habitat range and decline in host plants.
This giant butterfly from Papua New Guinea is the world's largest, with a wingspan of up to 12 inches (30 cm). It's threatened by habitat loss and collection for the butterfly trade.
Found in Florida, USA, the Miami Blue is critically endangered due to habitat destruction and degradation, as well as its dependence on a specific host plant.
The Atala butterfly is native to Florida, USA, and has been considered extinct in the wild until successful conservation efforts reintroduced it to specific areas.
Endemic to North Carolina, USA, this butterfly's population is restricted to a few small areas, making it vulnerable to habitat loss.
This butterfly, found in the Western Ghats of India and Sri Lanka, is threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation.
This butterfly is rare due to its specialized habitat requirements, such as specific host plants. It's found in parts of North and Central America.
Native to the Solomon Islands, this large and striking butterfly faces habitat loss due to deforestation.
This butterfly from the Himalayas is considered rare due to its restricted distribution and vulnerability to habitat loss and degradation.
Found in Iran, this butterfly's rarity is attributed to its limited habitat range and the destruction of its alpine habitat.