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Butterflies take flight as insects in the thriving macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the vibrant order Lepidoptera, which encompasses not only moths but also the magnificent species of butterflies themselves. Adult butterflies spread their large, resplendently coloured wings, and take to the skies with a conspicuous, fluttering flight pattern that never fails to captivate onlookers. The butterfly family comprises the massive superfamily Papilionoidea, which includes at least one previously separated group - the skippers (formerly known as Hesperioidea) - and the most recent scientific analyses suggest it also contains moth-butterflies (previously designated as Hedyloidea). Butterfly fossils date back to a bygone era in the Paleocene epoch, a period that roughly spanned 56 million years ago. As typical members of the insect world, butterflies embark on a four-stage life cycle. The winged adults lay their eggs on the specific plant species that will nourish the caterpillars as they grow into adulthood. The caterpillars themselves multiply rapidly in some cases, eventually transforming into chrysalises where they undergo metamorphosis before emerging fully-formed. Once emerged, the newly transformed adult butterflies unfurl their wings and, after a drying process, take to the skies with remarkable agility. Throughout the tropics and other locations worldwide, numerous butterfly species display striking adaptations that enable them to thrive. Some have developed polymorphic colourations to conceal themselves from predators, employing tactics such as camouflage and mimicry in addition to displaying aposematic warning signs to deter their would-be attackers. Many species embark on impressive migratory journeys, such as those traversed by monarchs and painted ladies. Regrettably, many butterflies succumb to attacks by various parasites or are predated upon by an array of predators including wasps, protozoans, flies, invertebrates, or other organisms. A select number of butterfly species wreak havoc on domestic crops or trees while in their larval stages; conversely, several are invaluable as pollinators of certain plants. Certain larvae even take to eating injurious insects while a handful feast on unsuspecting ants and many have been observed maintaining mutually beneficial associations with ants themselves. As cultural icons, butterflies have secured esteemed places within the visual and literary arts.