Danaidae Collection

Monarca
Fabrizio Daminelli

Danaus chrysippus, plain tiger butterfly
Photograph of a specimen of a plain tiger butterfly collected from Southern Europe

Tirumala ishmoides ishmoides from Sulawezi, male, upper side. A butterfly specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Collections

Illustration, Nymphalidae -- Danaidae -- Limenitis Populi, Apatura Iris, Apatura Ilia (variety Clytie), Charaxes Jasius, Danaus Chrysippus

Spain, Canary Islands, Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on Balsamic spurge (Euphorbia Balsamifera), close-up

Monarch butterfly C016 / 5678
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) mounted specimen

Mounted milkweed butterflies C016 / 5555
Mounted milkweed butterflies (Danaidae sp.) preserved between sheets of mica. Folio 20 from a volume of Petiver insects, Natural History Museum, London, UK

Danaidae sp. milkweed butterflies in mounts
Folio 20 from a volume of Petiver insects depicting milkweed or monarch butterflies from the family (Danainae) preserved between sheets of mica

Danaus melanippus taimanu from Sumba Island (Indonesia), male, upper side. A butterfly specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Collections

Parantica dabrerai from Sulawezi, male, upper side. A butterfly specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Collections

Danaus melanippus haruhasa from the Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia), male, upper side. A butterfly specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Collections

Ideopsis juventa tawaya from Sulawezi, male, upper side. A butterfly specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Collections

Danaus ismare alba from Sulawezi (Indonesia), male, upper side. A butterfly specimen held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Collections

Danaus gilippus, Queen butterfly
Photograph of a mounted specimen of the Queen, which occurs on the Galapagos Islands

Papilio glaucus, Eastern tiger swallowtail
Plate from an album of unpublished watercolours of Lepidoptera by Eleazar Albin, 1720

Danaus plexippus, monarch butterfly
The monarch, also known as the milkweed is the largest butterfly found in the U.K. It is not a native butterfly, but is a rare visitor from the U.S.A

Danaus plexippus, monarch caterpillar
The stripy caterpillar of the monarch butterfly feeding on a leaf. The monarch is the largest butterfly found in U.K but is not actually native

Tree Nymph Butterfly. Distasteful. Inhabits wet ropical forests and mangroves. Occurs in Philippines
ASW-4430 Tree Nymph Butterfly Occurs in Philippines. Idea leuconoe Inhabits wet ropical forests and mangroves. Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Danaidae: A Fascinating Family of Butterflies" The Danaidae family, also known as the milkweed butterflies, is a diverse and captivating group of insects. One of the most well-known members is the Danaus plexippus, commonly referred to as the monarch butterfly or Monarca. With its vibrant orange wings adorned with black veins and white spots, this species has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts worldwide. Belonging to the Nymphalidae family within Danaidae, these butterflies are admired for their graceful flight patterns and remarkable migratory behavior. They embark on an incredible journey spanning thousands of miles from North America to Mexico during winter months in search of warmer climates. Illustrations showcasing their intricate wing patterns reveal a mesmerizing display of colors that can leave anyone in awe. Another notable member is the Danaus chrysippus, also known as plain tiger butterfly. Found in various regions around the world, including Spain and Canary Islands, it boasts striking orange wings with dark brown markings. In one close-up photograph capturing a moment between a monarch butterfly and Balsamic spurge plant (Euphorbia Balsamifera), we witness nature's delicate balance at play. The image showcases their symbiotic relationship where butterflies find nourishment while pollinating flowers along their path. Mounted specimens like Monarch butterfly C016 / 5678 and mounted milkweed butterflies C016 / 5555 offer us an up-close look at these magnificent creatures frozen in time. Preserved meticulously for scientific study or personal admiration, they serve as reminders of our fascination with nature's wonders. Within this diverse family lies various subspecies such as Danaus melanippus taimanu, Tirumala ishmoides ishmoides, Parantica dabrerai, and Danaus melanippus haruhasa—each possessing unique characteristics that contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts.