Skippers and Darts

Small, darting flight; clubs on antennae hooked backwards.

Gossamer-winged, Blues, coppers, hairstreaks.

Small, brightly coloured; often have false heads with eyespots and small tails resembling antennae.

Brush-footed or four-footed butterflies

Usually have reduced forelegs, so appear four-legged; often brightly coloured.

Swallowtails

Often have 'tails' on wings; caterpillar generates foul taste with osmeterium organ; pupa supported by silk girdle.

Yellows and Whites

Mostly white, yellow or orange; pupa supported by silk girdle.

Metalmarks

Often have metallic spots on wings; often conspicuously coloured with black, orange and blue.