Butterfly Insect Collection (#8)

Insects meeting whilst collecting nectar on flower of Elecampane or Horse-heal -Inula helenium-, Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae, Nymphalis urticae- and honey bee -Apis mellifera-

Mazarine Blue -Polyommatus semiargus- on a blade of grass, Zug, Switzerland, Europe

Apollo or Mountain Apollo -Parnassius apollo- butterfly sitting on a grass lily, Germany

Chalkhill Blue butterflies -Lysandra coridon-, copula, left female, right male, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus-, copula, left female, right male, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni- on flower of purple coneflower -Echinacea purpurea-

Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae-, sucking nectar from flowering Thyme, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Six-spot Burnet -Zygaena filipendulae- on Oregano -Origanum vulgare-, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Scotch Argus butterfly -Erebia aethiops- on thyme, Neresheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Green-veined White -Pieris napi- seeking nectar from a Purple Loosestrife, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common Blue butterfly -Polymattus icarus-, Geneva, Genf, Switzerland

Small Heath butterfly -Coenonympha pamphilus-, Geneva, Genf, Switzerland

Herald Moth -Scoliopteryx libatrix-, caterpillar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Nut-tree Tussock -Colocasia coryli-, caterpillar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Admiral Butterfly -Vanessa atalanta- sucking nectar from Ivy, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Red Admiral butterfly -Vanessa atalanta-, female, Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Iphidamas Cattleheart or Transandean Cattleheart -Parides iphidamas-, Mainau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Atlas moth -Attacus atlas-, Mainau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Eggs, probably from the owl butterfly -Caligo- on banana tree, Mainau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Scarce Bamboo Page, Dido Longwing -Philaethria dido-, from South America, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Cocoon, detailed view, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Longwing Butterfly -Heliconius sp. -, with open wings, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Longwing Butterfly -Heliconius sp.-, with open wings, Mainau island, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni-, male, with reflection, Tangstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Ulysses butterfly, Blue Mountain Swallowtail or Blue Mountain butterfly -Papilio ulysses-, Australia

Caterpillar of an Owl Butterfly -Caligo sp. -, Kerzers, Switzerland
Caterpillar of an Owl Butterfly -Caligo sp.-, Kerzers, Switzerland

Julia Butterfly, Julia Heliconian or The Flame -Dryas iulia-, just after hatching, the two proboscis halves are not yet completely grown together, Kerzers, Switzerland

One-spotted Prepona -Archaeoprepona demophon- with a red proboscis, Sudamerika, Kerzers, Switzerland

Green-banded Urania Moths -Urania leilus- sucking mineral-rich water from the wet ground, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Green-banded Urania moths -Urania leilus- feeding on mineral-rich water, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Region Madre de Dios, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Swallowtail butterfly -Protesilaus glaucolaus-, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Giant Glaswing -Methona confusa- perched on leaf, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Scales of a butterflys wing of the Meander Prepona -Archaeoprepona meander-, underside of a wing, Tambopata, Peru

Yellow-edged Giant Owl -Caligo atreus-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Panther Chameleon -Furcifer pardalis-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

African Swallowtail -Papilio dardanus-, native to Madagascar, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Lysander Cattleheart -Parides lysander-, native to Guiana, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Great Mormon -Papilio memnon-, native to Indonesia, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Red Postman -Heliconius erato-, native to Brazil, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Postman Butterfly -Heliconius melpomene-, native to Brazil, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Five-spotted Longwing -Heliconius hecalesia-, native to Colombia, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

Wallaces Longwing -Heliconius wallacei-, native to Ecuador, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

The Herald -Scoliopteryx libatrix-, Tyrol, Austria

Meadow Brown -Maniola jurtina- on a British Yellowhead -Inula britannica-, Burgenland, Austria

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus-, Burgenland, Austria

Large Copper -Lycaena dispar- on a British Yellowhead -Inula britannica-, Burgenland, Austria

Shepherds Fritillary -Boloria pales-, Pitztal or Pitz Valley, Tyrol, Austria

Heath Fritillary -Mellicta athalia-, Burgenland, Austria

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus-, Tyrol, Austria

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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.