Butterfly Insect Collection (#4)

Illustration of a peacock butterfly

Illustration of Karner Blue ( Lycaeides melissa samuelis) butterfly on yellow flowers

Illustration of mud and grass marsh with close up of Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) butterfly feeding on Sea aster flowers and inset of glasswort

Illustration of Zebra butterfly (Heliconius charitonius) on a leaf

Illustration of Citrus Swallowtail (Papilio demodocus) butterfly cocoon on stem

Illustration of King Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio thoas) brown and white caterpillar on green leaf

Illustration of butterfly with injured wing after attack on imitation eye

Black and white illustration of three saucers showing how different types of food attract different insects

Illustration of Common eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) butterfly with brown, white and blue colouring

Black and white illustration of butterfly rearing cage with cuttings of food plants in jar

Illustration of flight movements of insects, fly and butterfly

Two owl butterflies (caligo memnon) on a plant leaf, Costa Rica

Butterfly on banana leaf in Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew gardens in London

Butterfly laying her eggs
The Great Eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina)or Common Eggfly.Hypolimnas bolina is known for maternal care, with the females guarding leaves where eggs have been laid

The Glasswinged butterfly

Green on green in Kew Gardens
A butterfly (Papilio palinurus, Emerald swallowtail) in the Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew gardens

Greta oto or the glasswing butterfly

Emerald swallowtail (Papilio palinurus)
Other names for this butterfly are Emerald Peacock, or Green-banded Peacock

The paper kite butterfly (Idea leuconoe)
The paper kite, rice paper, or large tree nymph butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions

A monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus

Close-up of a swallowtail butterfly (Papilio Polyxenes) on yellow flower

Mixed media flowers, butterflies and fireflies
Painting on canvas Mixed media flowers, butterflies and fireflies. Has an underwater feel to it

Viceroy butterfly, Limenitis archippus, mimics pattern and coloration of Monarch butterfly. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. UNSECO World Heritage Site (Biosphere Reserve)

White peacock butterfly, Anartia jatrophae, feeding on Spanish needles, Bidens alba. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. UNESCO World Heritage Site (Biosphere Reserve)

Butterfly, Picos de Europa, Spain
A Close Up view on a Butterfly called Ringlet or Aphantopus hyperantus, positioned on a rock, in Picos de Europa National Park, near Fuente DA©, Cantabria, Spain. UNESCO

Tiger Longwing Butterfly, Costa Rica
Costa Rica, El Castillo, Mating pair of Tiger Longwing Butterflies (Heliconius hecale) inside Butterfly Conservancy garden (Captive specimen)

Butterfly, Costa Rica
Costa Rica, El Castillo, Silhouette of Butterfly sunning itself on leaf inside garden at Butterfly Conservancy in morning sun

Butterfly on a twig. (Melanargia galathea)
Butterfly put in the nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent

Butterflie

Brimstone
On knapweed at Andrews Wood, Modbury

Tortoiseshell
Small tortoiseshell on aster at Dartington

Small Tortoiseshell
Small tortoiseshell on verbena at Knightshayes

Swallowtail
Emperor Swallowtail, Papilio ophidicephalus

Comma on verbena

Red Admiral on amaryllis White Christmas

Blue Morpho on dahlia Akita

Peacock butterfly on dahlia Akita

Passion
Silver washed fritillaries on passion flower and fruit

Blue
Common blue on tulip hagari Little Beauty

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The vibrant Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully perches on a lush plant, basking in the warm sunlight. With its wings spread wide open, it showcases its mesmerizing patterns and striking colors. In an enchanting illustration, butterflies and green caterpillars adorn plant and flower stems, symbolizing the beauty of nature's transformation. In search of sweet nectar, the Red Admiral - Vanessa atalanta - delicately flutters from one Common Boneset to another in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Its presence brings life and vibrancy to the surroundings as it dances amidst the flowers. Butterflies hold a special place in our hearts; they are like angels with halo-like markings on their wings. Just like an angel playing a harp, these delicate creatures bring joy through their graceful movements. Witnessing the life cycle of a Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) is truly awe-inspiring. From its pupa stage to becoming a magnificent adult butterfly, this journey reminds us of growth and transformation that occurs within ourselves. The male Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) captivates with its vivid blue hue as it flits from flower to flower. It adds a touch of elegance to any garden or meadow it graces with its presence. A curious Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar (Deilephila elpenor) explores Emsland in Lower Saxony, Germany. Its unique appearance resembling an elephant's trunk captures attention while reminding us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The Glasswinged butterfly (Greta oto), delicately perched on a blue flower on Mainau Island in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany enchants all who behold it. Its transparent wings seem almost ethereal against the vibrant backdrop of nature's canvas.