What is latin for butterfly?

In Latin, the term for butterfly is "papilio." The word "papilio" comes from the Greek word "papillon," which means "butterfly" or "moth." The Latin word "papilio" is also the source of the English word "papilionaceous," which refers to plants with butterfly-shaped flowers. Butterflies were highly regarded in ancient Rome, often symbolizing the soul or the human psyche. The word "papar," which means "to dance," may be related to the butterfly's graceful movements in flight.