Butterfly Atlas & Photography
Explore the Colourful World of Butterflies
Explore the butterflies of Türkiye and Europe, compare similar species and discover the remarkable stories behind their lives.
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Species of the Day
Hipparchia fatua
Freyer’s Grayling
Discover today's butterfly through photographs and essential information.
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The Remarkable World of Butterflies
Explore All Topics→Can butterflies travel between continents?
Some butterflies travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres with the seasons. In some migrations, the journey is completed across several generations.
Coming soonHow do ants become part of a butterfly's life?
Some butterfly caterpillars form complex relationships with ants. These interactions may involve protection, food exchange or even more surprising survival strategies.
Coming soonWhy do butterflies gather minerals from damp ground?
Some butterflies, especially males, collect water and minerals from damp soil, mud and similar surfaces.
Coming soonHow do butterflies survive winter?
Species may overwinter at different life stages — as an egg, caterpillar, pupa or adult.
Coming soonLooking for a Butterfly?
They Look Similar, But They Are Not the Same Species
As the atlas grows, dedicated pages will let you compare closely similar species side by side. In the meantime, the identification guide explains how to read distinguishing features like upperwing and underwing markings.
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Selected Photography
Guides and Resources
Story Behind the Photograph
Every butterfly photograph requires the right light, the right moment and a careful approach to nature. Field stories behind selected photographs will be shared here over time.
Coming soonAbout
This website is Alperen Yayla's personal butterfly atlas and photography project, documenting butterfly species observed in Turkey and Europe.