Lepidopteran Collection (page 7)

African migrant butterfly C016 / 2105
African migrant (Catopsilia florella) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Africa, the Canary Islands, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, and China. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4579
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Catoblepia xanthus butterfly C016 / 2102
Catoblepia xanthus butterfly. This butterfly is found in northern South America. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4578
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Catoblepia xanthus butterfly C016 / 2101
Catoblepia xanthus butterfly. This butterfly is found in northern South America. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4577
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Common mime butterfly cocoon C014 / 4575
Common mime butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common mime (Chilasa clytia) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Common evening brown butterfly cocoon C014 / 4576
Common evening brown butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common evening brown (Melanitis leda) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Green hairstreak butterfly C016 / 2093
Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) butterfly. This butterfly is found in most of Europe, North Africa, Russia, Asia Minor, Siberia, Amurland, Baluchistan and Chitral

Antirrhinum brocade moth C016 / 2094
Antirrhinum brocade moth (Calophasia platyptera). This moth is found in southern Europe, the Near East, western Sahara, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia

Red rim butterfly C016 / 2089
Red rim (Biblis hyperia) butterfly. This butterfly is found from the Southern United States, and through Central and South America as far south as Paraguay

Atlantarctia tigrina moth C016 / 2088
Atlantarctia tigrina moth. This moth is found on the Iberian Peninsula and the South of France and Italy. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4561
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4560
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Northern brown argus butterfly C016 / 2086
Northern brown argus (Aricia artaxerxes) butterfly. This butterfly is found over much of Europe, temperate Asia and Japan, and Algeria. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Argynnis paphia butterfly C016 / 2084
Argynnis paphia butterfly. This butterfly is found over much Europe, temperate Asia and Japan, and Algeria. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Southern brown argus butterfly C016 / 2087
Southern brown argus (Aricia cramera) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Southern Europe and North Africa. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Iridescence C014 / 0284
Iridescence. Butterfly with iridescent wings on a surface coated with iridescent material. Iridescence is caused by the tiny microstructures of the surface reflecting light in different ways

White dragontail butterfly C014 / 4559
White dragontail (Lamproptera curius) butterfly on leaf. Photographed in South China

Scarlet peacock butterfly C016 / 2079
Scarlet peacock (Anartia amathea) butterfly. This butterfly is found primarily in South America. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

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

Hebe tiger moth C016 / 2083
Hebe tiger moth (Arctia festiva). This moth is found n Central and Southern Europe, the Near East, Iran, Central Asia, European Russia, Southern Siberia, Mongolia and China

Agrotis turatii moth C016 / 2074
Agrotis turatii moth. This moth is found throughout much of Europe. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Cabbage white caterpillar head, SEM
Cabbage white caterpillar head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the head of a cabbage white (Pieris brassicae) butterfly larva (caterpillar)

Heart and club moth C016 / 2073
Heart and club (Agrotis clavis) moth. This moth is distributed throughout Europe and northern Asia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Almond-tree leaf skeletoniser moth C016 / 2072
Almond-tree leaf skeletoniser (Aglaope infausta) moth. This moth is found in hot and dry areas Portugal, Spain, France and north-western Italy

Eastern alchymist moth C016 / 2070
Eastern alchymist moth. The Eastern alchymist (Aedia leucomelas) is found throughout large parts of the world, ranging from Europe all over Asia and up to Japan. Its wingspan can reach up to 35mm

Adhemarius ypsilon moth C016 / 2069
Adhemarius ypsilon moth. This moth is found throughout much of Central and South America. Its wingspan can reach up to 117mm. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Adhemarius gannascus moth C016 / 2068
Adhemarius gannascus moth. This moth is found throughout much of Central and South America. Its wingspan can reach up to 112mm. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Pebble prominent caterpillar. Caterpillar of the pebble prominent (Notodonta ziczac) moth on a leaf stalk. This moth is found from Europe to Central Asia. Photographed in Poland

Small blue butterfly
Small blue (Cupido minimus) butterfly resting on a grass seed-head. This species of butterfly is found throughout much of Europe and Asia. Photographed in Poland

New Forest burnet moth
New Forest burnet (Zygaena viciae) moth feeding on a flower. This species of moth is found in southern and central Europe. Photographed in Poland

Scarce copper butterfly on a flower. Scarce coppers (Lycaena virgaureae) are found on flower-rich, dry and damp meadows in Central Europe. Photographed in Poland

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly on a flower. Small pearl-bordered fritillaries (Boloria selene) are widespread across central and northern Europe, through Asia to Korea

Sooty copper butterfly on a flower. Sooty coppers (Lycaena tityrus) are common in Europe. Photographed in Poland

Essex skipper butterfly on a grass seed head. Essex skippers (Thymelicus lineola) are found throughout much of the Palaearctic region

Beautiful yellow underwing caterpillar. Caterpillar of the beautiful yellow underwing (Anarta myrtilli) moth. This moth is found throughout most of Europe. The caterpillars feed on heather plants

Papilio butterflies, artwork C016 / 5985
Papilio sp. butterflies. Artwork from Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite and other islands in the Indian, Southern and Pacific Oceans by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Silver Y moth amongst dry leaves
Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) camouflaged amongst dry leaves. This species is named for the silvery Y-shaped mark on each of its forewings

Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) resting on a flower stalk. Photographed in Poland

Brown hairstreak butterfly. Male brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae) feeding on a flower stalk. Photographed in Poland

Scarce large blue butterfly on a burnet (Sanguisorba sp.) flower. The scarce large blue (Maculinea teleius) is found throughout much of Europe, Japan and Russia. Photographed in Poland

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) resting on flowers. Photographed in Poland

Green-veined white butterfly feeding
Green-veined white butterfly. Close-up of the head of a green-veined white (Pieris napi) butterfly, showing its large compound eyes. These butterflies are common in Europe. Photographed in Poland

Comma butterfly on a flower. Comma (Polygonia c-album) butterflies range across Europe and temperate Asia to Japan, and south to Morocco. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in October

Lesser purple emperor butterfly. Lesser purple emperor (Apatura ilia) drinking from wet sand on the ground with its wings closed. This butterfly is native to most of Europe and Asia

Winter moth. Male winter moth (Operophtera brumata) on a leaf. This moth is abundant in Europe and the Near East, and one of very few Lepidoptera of temperate regions in which the adults are active

Lime hawk-moth on a tree trunk. The lime hawk-moth (Mimas tiliae) is found throughout the Palearctic region and the Near East, and has also been identified in Eastern Canada

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"Lepidopteran Wonders: A Kaleidoscope of Butterfly Beauties" Step into the enchanting world of Lepidoptera, where vibrant hues and delicate wings take flight. From the majestic Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the mesmerizing sea green swallowtail butterfly, each species captivates with its unique charm. Among them is Phoebis sennae, the cloudless sulphur butterfly, gracefully fluttering through meadows in a burst of sunny yellow. And let us not forget Xanthopan morganii praedicta, the sphinx moth with its long proboscis perfectly adapted to sip nectar from deep-throated flowers. The crowned hairstreak butterfly showcases intricate patterns on its wings that resemble a regal crown fit for royalty. Meanwhile, Painted lady butterfly C016/2299 flaunts an artistic masterpiece painted by nature itself. Enter the realm of Morpho cypris - behold the breathtaking blue morpho butterfly. Its iridescent azure wings shimmer like precious gemstones under sunlight. These butterflies hail from Amazon rainforests and are celebrated in H. W. Bates' enthralling book "Butterflies from the Amazon. " Speaking of entomological wonders, imagine exploring H. W. Bates' illustrated notebooks filled with meticulous observations and sketches capturing these delicate creatures in their natural habitats. Delve deeper into this captivating world as you encounter various entomological specimens of Lepidoptera meticulously preserved for scientific study and admiration alike. Finally, meet the Spanish festoon butterfly - a true embodiment of elegance and grace with its striking black-and-white patterned wings that dance effortlessly through fields and gardens. In this vast tapestry woven by nature herself, Lepidopterans reveal their timeless allure through colors that defy imagination and patterns crafted with unparalleled precision.