http://thumb1.webshots.com/t/64/64/9/21/61/522592161grkzLp_th.jpg Monarch Butterfly - Danaus plexippus http://thumb1.webshots.com/t/55/155/9/19/31/522591931zEalVX_th.jpg Monarch Butterfly - Danaus plexippus http://thumb1.webshots.com/t/57/157/9/25/58/522592558OYErYI_th.jpg Glaucous Cracker Butterfl...

The Purple Emporor butterfly - Doxocopa thoe is endemic to the Dominican Republic and is considered to be quite rare.


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The Mimic butterfly species comes from the Old World, where females are mimics of the African Monarch, Danaus chrysippus. It may have been introduced via the slave trade, H. misippus is probably not a permanent resident in all islands where it has been observed. Range: Throughout the Greater Antille...

Hi All,

I think it would be great to have a butterfly (species of the world) database, as there aren't any good ones to be found anywhere on the web.

Hi Pete,

I observed both species in a damp lowland area, not far from the coast. They were on the same plant as the "Purple Emperor". The plant looked like a Polygonum aubertii only the cluster of white flowers was a lot biger than by Polygonum aubertii.

Hi Pete,

Thanks very much for your help, I now know a little more about the Doxocopa thoe butterfly.

Hi Pete, The Calisto butterfly species is endemic to the Caribbean and the most species are to be found in Hispaniola. I took several photo's of 2 species and can't find any information on the net, maybe there is some information in your book about this family of butterflies that will help me out. p...

Hi Pete, Thanks for your reply and the information. I had the feeling that the butterfly was rare because of the scarce information on the web. Is there any information on the male and female of this species in your book? I photographed 2 colour variations and would like to know which one is male &a...

Hi Steve Scott, On my last holiday I saw a number of Monarch butterflies fighting for a good place to warm up in the early morning sun. I don't think that the ones I saw were mating as this was in December. To see my photo's follow the Url below: http://community.webshots.com/photo/527852548/1541476...

Hi All, While on holiday in the Dominican Republic I took some photo's of a butterfly (Doxocopa thoe). I've searched the web for information over this species and have found virtually no information. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction or even be able to help me with my quest. Follow t...