Lepidopterans Collection (page 10)

Moorland Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias palaeno) male and female, Joutsa (formerly Leivonmaki), Finland, July

Moth (Zygaena osterodensis) feeding on flower, Viscos, Pyrenees National Park, France, July

Northern Chequered Skipper, (Carterocephalus silvicola), female on flower

Map Butterfly (Araschnia levana) feeding on anthemis, second generation, southern Finland, July

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) resting on reeds, Devon, UK, July

Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) pair mating, resting on a Pyrimidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Gwithian Towans, Cornwall, UK, July

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) in flight, Finland, Europe

Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria) male flying in habitat, Finland, April

Frigga Fritillary (Boloria frigga) in habitat over cotton grass (Eriophorum) Finland, June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) nectaring on flower, Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley), Lorraine, France, June

Apollo butterfly (Parnasius apollo) feeding on flower, Mount Terminillo, Rieti, Lazio, Italy, July 2011

RF - Moths attracted to light trap in rainforest, on white background, image composite montage. Cordillera de Talamanca mountain range, Caribbean Slopes, Costa Rica

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Canary-shouldered thorn moth (Ennomos alniaria) portrait, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

Poplar Hawkmoth (Laothoe populi) male, detail of head showing finely divided antennae. Derbyshire, UK. July

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

RF- Orange Tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. May. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis)
Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis cardamines) below, on Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Sussex, UK. June

Common carpet moth (Epirrhoe alternata) camouflaged on wood, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK, August

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus bokeh effect, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Rhetenor blue morpho butterfly
Rhetenor blue morpho. View of the upper side of a Rhetenor blue morpho (Morpho rhetenor) butterfly. This species of butterfly is found in Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador

The herald moth

Common blue butterflies C018 / 0883
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies resting on a flower. Male uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

Tropical caterpillars C014 / 0948
Tropical caterpillars eating a leaf. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Common blue butterflies C018 / 0882
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies resting on flowers. Male uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

Caterpillar head. Close-up of the head of a small white caterpillar (order Lepidoptera), showing its mouthparts. Magnification: x28 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Moth. Close-up of a moth (order Lepidoptera), showing its furry body. Magnification: x6, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Moth head. Close-up of the head of a moth (order Lepidoptera), showing its furry body and curled proboscis (right). Magnification: x17, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Shag-carpet caterpillar C016 / 7762
Shag-carpet caterpillar on a leaf. The Shag-carpet caterpillar is the larva of the Prothysana felderi moth and is found from Mexico, south to Panama and into South America

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"Captivating Lepidopterans: A Glimpse into the World of Butterflies and Moths" Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK: Witness a breathtaking sight as these delicate common blue butterflies soak up the warm rays of sunlight, creating a mesmerizing display at Vealand Farm in Devon. Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare): Nature's artwork unfolds as a small pearl-bordered fritillary delicately perches upon an oxeye daisy, showcasing its intricate patterns amidst vibrant petals. RF - Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on flower. North Tyrol, Austria: In the picturesque landscapes of North Tyrol, Austria, behold the magnificent Apollo butterfly gracefully sipping nectar from a colorful blossom – truly a sight to behold. European swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) on flower, Mercantour National Park: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mercantour National Park as an elegant European swallowtail butterfly graces us with its presence while delicately perched upon a blooming flower. Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) portrait, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve: Meet the enchanting elephant hawk moth through this captivating portrait taken at Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve – admire its unique features and striking colors up close. Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK: Journey to Marsland Mouth in Cornwall for an encounter with nature's gem – observe the exquisite small pearl-bordered fritillary fluttering among wildflowers against Cornwall's scenic backdrop.