Common Swallowtail Butterfly Types to Know. 1. ... the parnassians are tail-less white butterflies with black marks and red spots. Most kinds live in the mountains of Asia and Europe.

To take part, first you need to ask a grown-up to go onto the Big Butterfly Count website. You can then go out together, and ...

The other, the mustard white, is much more common early in the season. The reference to Europe in the name tells of the origin of their kinds. Accidentally, they were imported from Europe about 1860.