10 of Israel's most beautiful butterflies

Flutter your way through this beautiful batch of butterflies and moths.

by Anna Norris  |  Friday, January 23, 2015

by Anna Norris
Friday, January 23, 2015

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Apharatis acamas butterfly Apharatis acamas butterfly (Photo: Moshek70 / Flickr)

Two plain tiger butterflies during a morning rain shower in Israel
Papilio Machaon resting on a flower.
Maniola telmessia butterfly
Red Admiral butterfly on a butterfly bush
Apharatis acamas butterfly
Polyommatus icarus butterfly
Painted lady butterfly
Large wall brown butterfly on a purple plant
Caper white butterfly
Charaxes jasius, or two-tailed pasha, butterfly
Plain tiger butterfly
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Leopard Butterfly (Apharitis acamas)

The Leopard butterfly (also known as Tawny Silverline) is a wonderful example of camouflage that's also quite handsome. 

Ranging from Africa to India, it may not be the most colorful butterfly on the list, but the patterns on this insect's underwings are undoubtedly intriguing. 

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