Lepidopterans Collection (page 5)

Morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) photographed on white background. Costa Rica, March

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea), an important food source for pollinators in early spring. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female on Bluebell flower (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Clare Glen, County Armagh, May

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower. The Netherlands. July

Close up of Malachite butterfly (Siproeta stelenes) wing detail. Captive

Saunders bee hawkmoth (Hemaris saundersii) resting on a leaf, Shogran, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) nectaring on endemic Daisy tree (Scalesia villosa) flowers. Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) roosting on ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Marsland mouth, Devonshire, UK. May

Wall brown butterfly {Lasiommata megera} basking on lichen covered stone wall, The Rumps, Polzeath, Cornwall, UK. April

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly {Boloria selene} head-on view, resting on grass, Cornwall, UK. June

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) resting on bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), Boscastle, Cornwall, UK. April

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) basking on Cornish slate wall, Crantock, Cornwall, UK. June

Silver studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) resting on grass blade, Gwithian Towans, Cornwall, UK. June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July

Adonis blue butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus) male, resting on Clover (Trifolium sp. ), Upper Bavaria, Germany. June
Adonis blue butterfly (Polyommatus bellargus) male, resting on Clover (Trifolium sp.), Upper Bavaria, Germany. June

Common brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) flying towards Purple betony (Betonica officinalis) flowers, Upper Bavaria, Germany. July

European common blue (Polyommatus icarus) male resting on a flower, Estonia, June

Sulphur butterfly (Pieridae) extracting minerals from eye moisture of a Yellow-spotted Amazon River turtle (Podocnemis unifilis), Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub chasing after butterfly. Germany. May

RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp)
RF - Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male, resting on flower (Cruciferae sp.), Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. May. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Two Giant silkworm (Eacles ormondei) moth larvae in typical resting posture, Izabal, Guatemala

Two Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) roosting at dawn on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis), one of its larval food plants. Hertfordshire, England. UK. May. Focus Stacked

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia), imago stage, hanging from chrysalis, drying its wings. Focus Stacked. Captive

Close up of Madagascan silk moth (Antherina suraka) eyespot on wing showing hair-like scales. Focus Stacked. Captive

Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina) crawling up to top of flower bud to bask in sun. Bedfordshire, England, UK. May. Focus Stacked

Abstract close-up of butterfly wing scales

Golden-edged owl-butterfly (Caligo uranus), butterfly captured for the collectors market, wing detail. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) caterpillar crawling over Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) leaf, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. April

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, the Netherlands. July

Striped hawkmoth (Hyles livornica) resting on a flower, caught using a MV light trap, Umbria, Italy. July

Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring on Lavender (Lavandula sp. ) flower, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
Broad-bordered bee hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring on Lavender (Lavandula sp.) flower, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy. July

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) roosting in morning light, Devon, UK. July

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight, Finland, June

Male Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on Wild garlic (Allium ursinum) flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon) caterpillar heads, Costa Rica

Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) nectaring from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

Bedstraw hawkmoth (Hyles gallii) caterpillar on Rosebay willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium), Finland. July

Male Mountain apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on wildflower, Finland. July

Four male Silver-washed fritillary butterflly (Argynnis paphia) aggregating on wildflower, Finland. July

Female Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Finland. July

Male Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) eating from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

Willowherb hawkmoth (Proserpinus proserpina) resting on a leaf, Gavarnie, South of France. June

Pamir bee hawkmoth (Hemaris ducalis) resting on a leaf, Chatkal Mountainss, Dzhalal-Abad region, Kyrgyzstan

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on a flower, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. May

Male Spanish moon moth (Graellsia isabellae) close up of forewing eyespot, Switzerland

Cryptic wood white (Leptidea juvernica) nectaring on a flower, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. May

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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.