Cuban Butterflies

Although not as rich as many South American countries Cuba has nonetheless much of interest. 196 butterfly species have been recorded on the island although fifteen of these have been only as strays and most of them not for a long time. Of the 182 species that are believed to be resident, 35 are endemic to Cuba and a further 35 have endemic subspecies found only in Cuba. To whet the appetite there are 13 resident Swallowtails and 55 Skipper species to keep you busy.