Black Veined White Collection

Large white, Pieris brassicae, clouded yellow, Colias croceus, and black-veined white, Aporia crataegi
FLO4670859 Large white, Pieris brassicae, clouded yellow, Colias croceus, and black-veined white, Aporia crataegi. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis

Plate 16: Five Butterflies and Two Chrysalides, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 16: Five Butterflies and Two Chrysalides, c. 1575/1580

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) on grass, Gavarnie-Gedre, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly pair, in flight and nectaring on Thistle. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. June

Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies
Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta/scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi), Bela Reka, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, May 2013

Various butterflies (Papilionoidea), chromolithograph, published in 1892
Various butterflies (Papilionoidea): 1) Chinese scarce swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius), a-caterpillar, b-pupa, c-butterfly; 2) Old World swallowtail (Papilio machaon), a-caterpillar, b-pupa

Large White, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999572 Large White, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Black-veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi) courtship, Alps, Slovenia

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia hippia) nectaring on flowering shrub. Yuhu, Yunnan, China. June

Black-veined whites -Aporia crataegi-, mating, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Black-veined White butterfly -Aporia crataegi- on Cock s-foot or Orchard Grass -Dactylis glomerata-, Thuringia, Germany

Black-veined white butterfly C016 / 2082
Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly. This butterfly is found in orchards and bushes throughout most of Europe, North America, temperate Asia, Korea and Japan

Aporia crataegi, black-veined white butterfly
Two mounted specimens of the black-veined white butterfly from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Black-veined White butterflies
Male Black-veined White butterflies (Aporia crataegi), with one Glanville Fritillary, gathering en masse to acquire mineral salts from damp soil. Photographed in Ecrins, France

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The black veined white butterfly, scientifically known as Aporia crataegi, is a stunning creature that graces various landscapes across the globe. In Gavarnie-Gedre, Pyrenees National Park, this delicate butterfly can be seen perched gracefully on blades of grass, showcasing its intricate black-veined wings. Dating back to 1892, a chromolithograph captures the beauty of various butterflies including the black veined white. The vibrant colors and detailed illustrations transport us to a time when these creatures were celebrated for their elegance and grace. In flight or nectaring on thistle, a pair of black-veined white butterflies create an enchanting sight. Their synchronized movements and gentle fluttering bring life to the surrounding flora. Mating amidst woodcock orchids in bloom adds another layer of fascination to these already captivating insects. The contrast between the delicate flowers and the striking patterns on their wings creates a mesmerizing tableau. An engraving from 1833-39 showcases a large white butterfly alongside other species. This depiction reminds us of how long humans have marveled at these winged wonders and sought to capture their essence through art. Courtship among black veined whites in the Alps of Slovenia demonstrates nature's remarkable rituals. These graceful dances symbolize love and connection in one of Europe's most breathtaking landscapes. Traveling all the way to Yuhu in China's Yunnan province, we find a black veined white butterfly delicately nectaring on a flowering shrub. Its presence adds vibrancy to an already picturesque scene. From color lithographs dating back to 1860s to colored engravings from 1783-1806, artistic representations throughout history pay homage to these ethereal creatures. Each stroke brings out their unique features while preserving them for generations to come. Near Lake Kerkini in Greece's beautiful landscape lies another spectacle - mating black-veined whites.