For many years, in Mexico and other Latin American countries, they have believed that the appearance of black butterflies is the announcement of the death of a loved one or that it is a symbol of bad luck for those who encounter one. Also, many people consider that they are poisonous or guilty of blindness, and this is due to the dust that their wings give off, however, it is totally false information because only this produces a slight irritation.

The black butterfly is part of the Eribidae family, a genus of moths that help pollinate plants and flowers. Their food is fermented fruit juices and they usually take refuge in the shade to protect themselves from predators, the reason why they are almost always on the doors and corners of houses.

Although in many parts of the Americas these butterflies are considered to indicate bad news, in the Bahamas and some Caribbean islands they are bearers of good luck. In Texas, United States, they say that if a black butterfly reaches the top of the doors or windows of a house, then there is a chance that they will win a prize or even the lottery.

In addition to being a symbol of good luck, they also represent the path to answers you have been looking for; They are known as ‘old mice’ and, likewise, they are guides that will lead you to new love, friendship or even family relationships.

If you’re having trouble with someone, the fact that you’re seeing a black butterfly is a sign that it’s time for you to forgive, leave grudges behind, and make amends. On the other hand, they are also a sign of new beginnings and positive changes in your life.

So far it has not been proven that these creatures are related to negative events, deaths or accidents, these are simply superstitions that have become popular for a long time and that, unfortunately, have been to blame for thousands of their species having disappeared because they are killed or sacrificed.

So if one comes to your house and you don’t have enough confidence in the previous information, don’t kill it, just give it a little air and open the door or window so that it can get out on its own. It doesn’t come to hurt, on the contrary, it’s probably going to fill your home with a lot of good