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Nature’s Emerald Wings: 7 most beautiful green butterflies in the World

A stunning collection of vibrant wings and delicate patterns awaits in nature’s greenest realm, where colour meets camouflage and beauty quietly thrives in shades of emerald and jade.

October 17, 2025 / 17:19 IST
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Not every butterfly boasts red or blue. Some glimmer in greens, lost among leaves but astounding the eye with secret radiance. (Image: Canva)
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Not every butterfly boasts red or blue. Some glimmer in greens, lost among leaves but astounding the eye with secret radiance. (Image: Canva)

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Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi): This little butterfly sports a bright emerald glow. Found throughout Europe and Asia, it hovers unsuspected among leaves, invisible in plain sight. (Image: Canva)

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Malachite (Siproeta stelenes): Found in Central and South America, the malachite radiates lime green and chocolate brown. Its translucent wings give the impression that they are capturing sunlight like stained glass. (Image: Canva)

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Green Dragontail (Lamproptera meges): One of Asia's loveliest butterflies, with long tails and sparkling green bands making its flight seem almost like a dance. (Image: Canva)

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Tailed Jay (Graphium agamemnon): A swift-flying tropical forest beauty, the Tailed Jay's neon-green spots glimmer on black wings, a dazzling spectacle in sunlight. (Image: Canva)

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Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni): Thought to have inspired the term "butterfly", the brimstone's yellow-green wings are leaf-like in appearance, providing ideal camouflage against predators. (Image: Canva)

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Emerald Swallowtail (Papilio palinurus): Among the world’s most beautiful butterflies, its wings shimmer with metallic green scales that change shades under light, resembling precious gemstones. (Image: Canva)

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Green Moth Marvels: Two green moths equal butterflies in their loveliness: the Luna Moth, with moonlight pastel wings, and the Emerald Moth, shrouded in pale jade hues. (Image: Canva)

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