U+1F98B • Animals & Nature
Butterfly Emoji
Meaning
A butterfly, a beautiful winged insect whose larva is a caterpillar. Depicted with its wings outspread, as a blue-and-black morpho butterfly or orange-and-black monarch butterfly depending on the platform.
Given the notable design divergence between platforms, the draft Emoji 18.0 repertoire includes a distinct Monarch Butterfly emoji. Emoji 18.0 is expected for approval in September 2026.
May also be used to represent moths, as well as ideas of beauty and happiness.
Since December 2023 this emoji has been used to reference the social media platform Bluesky, due to the platform's logo being a blue butterfly.
Samsung’s butterfly previously resembled a monarch.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F98B |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | butterfly |
| Shortcode | :butterfly: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-bug |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦋 Butterfly emoji mean?
A butterfly, a beautiful winged insect whose larva is a caterpillar. Depicted with its wings outspread, as a blue-and-black morpho butterfly or orange-and-black monarch butterfly depending on the platform. Given the notable design divergence between platforms, the draft Emoji 18.0 repertoire includes a distinct Monarch Butterfly emoji. Emoji 18.0 is expected for approval in September 2026. May also be used to represent moths, as well as ideas of beauty and happiness. Since December 2023 this emoji has been used to reference the social media platform Bluesky, due to the platform's logo being a blue butterfly. Samsung’s butterfly previously resembled a monarch.
How do I copy the 🦋 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🦋) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Butterfly?
The Unicode for the Butterfly emoji is U+1F98B.
On which platforms can I use the 🦋 emoji?
You can use the Butterfly emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Butterfly Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🦋"
"I'm so relieved 🦋"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🦋"
Comments: "This is literally me 🦋"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🦋"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🦋💦 (emphasized relief)
🦋😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.