Many types of butterflies are either endangered or vulnerable. The 14 species on this list are beautifully bright and amazingly rare.

All of the butterflies on this list are rare because they only live in one specific area. These areas have become more urbanized over the years or affected by natural disasters, such as wildfires and hurricanes, which has negatively impacted the population of these already rare butterflies.

Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful butterflies: 1. Monarch. Habitat: Many habitat types across North America, Central America, and South America. They also can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding areas. These butterflies can even appear in Morocco and the Philippines.

Here is a list of some of the rarest types of butterflies: 10. Blue Morpho Butterfly, Morpho peleides. Their vivid, iridescent blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.

Climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss all play a significant role in their once-thriving numbers. Some of the rare species of butterflies on this list are so threatened that less than 100 live in sanctuaries across the globe. 1. Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides)