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New Zealand native butterflies

Big, bold butterflies like the monarch are easy to spot. If you want to see some of our natives, careful observation is the key.

New Zealand native butterflies – slideshow

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Use this Aotearoa New Zealand native butterflies slideshow to learn more about native butterfly habits and behaviour, then go butterfly hunting!

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Published: 16 May 2010
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