A-Z Butterfly species of all families

47 butterfly species of all families flying on the island of Crete (Hesperiiidae, Lycaenidae, Nymphalidae, Papilioniadae, Pieridae) are listed here alphabetically (A-Z). 

236 butterfly species have been observed to fly in Greece, according to the last updated data and recordings in the country (List of the 236 butterflies of Greece, Pamperis L. N., 2024.). Some are vulnerable or threatened and included in the The Greek Red List of Threatened Species (2024).

Learn more about each butterfly species on the island of Crete by clicking on the butterfly’s scientific or common name in the following list.

UPDATES

28/12/2024: Description of all (47) butterflies species in Crete was updated (habitat, food plant, flight period, status, remarks).

27/12/2024: Maps of all (47) butterfly species distribution in Crete were updated for 2024.