Machaon Collection

Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The
FLO4638889 Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural History of English Moths

Beauty
Daan de Vos

the king
Fabrizio Daminelli

Old World swallowtail and southern swallowtail
Old World swallowtail, Papilio machaon, and alexanor or southern swallowtail, Papilio alexanor. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Pieve d Olmi, Cremona, Lombardy, Italy Macro photograph of a Papilio machaon with open wings

Machaon butterfly is waiting for the heat of the morning sun on a flower with red pistils. Montevecchia, Lecco, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Swallowtail
Simun Ascic

machaon butterfly
Fabrizio Daminelli

Papilio Machaon II
Jrmgard Sonderer

DDE-90037355
Papilio machaon larvae (butterfly of the family Papilionidae) Date: 11/12/2008

DDE-90037354
Papilio machaon larva (butterfly of the family Papilionidae) Date: 11/12/2008

The Metamorphoses of Papilio machaon (engraving)
5224621 The Metamorphoses of Papilio machaon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Papilio machaon)

Old World swallowtail and scarce swallowtail, larva and pupa
Old World swallowtail, Papilio machaon 1, and scarce swallowtail, Iphiclides podalirius 2, larva and pupa. Papillon machaon, Papillon podalire. Papillons, butterflies

Caterpillars (colour litho)
728981 Caterpillars (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caterpillars: 1. deilephilia elpenor; 1a)

Old world swallowtail, painted lady and scarce
Old world swallowtail, Papilio machaon 1, painted lady, Vanessa cardui 2, and scarce swallowtail, Iphiclides podalirius 3, butterfly, caterpillar and pupa

The Major Physicians of Antiquity, fascimile from the Codex Constantinopolitanus of
CHT235118 The Major Physicians of Antiquity, fascimile from the Codex Constantinopolitanus of Dioscorides (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Basking
Jimmy Hoffman

Hippocrates / Louvre Bust
HIPPOCRATES. Greek medical: portrait bust in the Louvre Date: 460 - 357BC

Frontispiece, Papilionidae -- Papilio Podalirius, Papilio Alexanor, Papilio Machaon, Thais Hypermnestra, Thais Rumina, Doritis Apollinus

Black and yellow swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), sitting in a meadow

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), underside, sitting in a meadow

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Picture No. 10891677
Old-World Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) Date:

Picture No. 10853565
SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY (Papilio machaon britannicus) Date:

Picture No. 10878040
Swallowtail - on vipers bugloss (Papilio machaon) Date:

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"Captivating Beauty: The Majestic Machaon Butterfly" In the enchanting world of butterflies, one species stands out with its striking appearance and graceful flight - the machaon butterfly. Also known as the Swallowtail, this magnificent creature belongs to the Papilio genus and is found in various parts of the world. One such place where these ethereal beings can be spotted is Pieve d Olmi, Cremona, Lombardy, Italy. A macro photograph captures a breathtaking moment as a Papilio machaon perches delicately on a flower adorned with vibrant red pistils. It seems to be patiently awaiting the warmth of the morning sun to awaken its wings for an elegant dance through nature's canvas. The beauty of this butterfly lies not only in its vivid colors but also in its intricate patterns. Its wings showcase a mesmerizing blend of yellow and black hues that create an awe-inspiring sight when it takes flight. These Old World swallowtails are often mistaken for their close relatives, southern swallowtails. Delving deeper into their life cycle reveals even more wonders. From eggs to caterpillars and pupae, each stage showcases unique characteristics that add to their allure. Colour lithographs depict these stages vividly - from tiny caterpillars munching on leaves to exquisite chrysalises transforming within protective cocoons. Artists have long been captivated by these creatures' metamorphoses too; engravings immortalize their delicate forms forevermore. One such masterpiece portrays the transformation process of Papilio machaon with meticulous detail, showcasing nature's incredible ability to shape beauty from simplicity. As we marvel at these winged wonders fluttering gracefully amidst flowers and foliage, let us remember how they contribute to our ecosystem as pollinators while bringing joy through their presence alone.