Nymphalid Collection (page 2)

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) nectaring on Purple Loosestrife in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on pink flower. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Eyespots on wing of Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, February 2015

Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers, Dorset, England. Digital Composite

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with butterfly (Paulogramma pyracmon) resting on its snout, Pantanal, Brazil

Two small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

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

Newly emerged adult Two-tailed Pasha butterfly (Charaxes jasius) Podere Montecucco. Orvieto, Umbria, Italy August

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) roosting on grasses, England, UK, July

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daisy flowers. Dorset, UK, October 2012

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

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

Callophrys rubi, Butterfly green ruby, Casareggio, Liguria, Italy

Brenthis daphne, Butterfly, Casareggio, Liguria, Italy

Melitaea didyma, piedmont, salata, italy

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

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

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

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

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

Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon) caterpillar heads, Costa Rica

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

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) sequence showing landing and taking off from a Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flower. Yorkshire, UK. Digital composite

Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 12/12

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis, on Passion vine (Passiflora sp). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 8/9

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on tip of young Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). Marsland Valley Wildlife Trust Reserve, Devon, England, UK. June

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) taking flight, Norfolk, England, UK. June

Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) sucking nectar from an acacia flower during spring migration. Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

RF - Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on rotten apples. Cornwall, England, UK. October. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Close-up of scales on underside of Red admiral butterfly wing (Vanessa atalanta). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacked image

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flower in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

Ismenius tiger butterfly (Heliconius ismenius), Mindo, Ecuador

Close up of the spots pattern on wing of a Giant owl butterfly (Caligo sp) Mindo, Ecuador

Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) emerging from chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 1/12

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis. Hill Country, Texas, USA

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fiddlehead. Marsland Valley Wildlife Trusts Reserve, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring, two males in flight. Jyvaskyla, Finland. July

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), roosting on dew covered Bent grass (Agrostis sp) at dawn. Devon, England, UK. July

Heath fritillary butterfly (Melitaea athalia) basking on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). Exmoor National Park, Somerset, England, UK. June

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"Nymphalid Butterflies: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Elegance" Witness the mesmerizing sight of a Red Admiral butterfly, its vibrant wings spread wide in all their glory. Marvel at the delicate Small pearl-bordered fritillary as it delicately perches on an oxeye daisy, creating a picturesque scene. Journey to Cornwall, UK, where you can find the enchanting Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly gracefully feeding on scabious flowers in a hay meadow. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders as you encounter the Marbled white butterfly resting among tall grasses, basking in the warm sunlight. Explore Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands and be captivated by the Queen butterfly nectaring on endemic Daisy tree flowers – a truly unique spectacle. Discover another breathtaking moment when a Small pearl-bordered fritillary finds solace roosting on ribwort plantain during May's tranquil days. Observe with awe as Wall brown butterflies bask upon lichen-covered stone walls at The Rumps in Polzeath, Cornwall during April's awakening. Take delight in encountering head-on views of Small pearl-bordered fritillaries resting gracefully on lush green grasses during June's balmy days. Admire the elegance of Small tortoiseshell butterflies as they bask against Cornish slate walls amidst Crantock's idyllic surroundings. In July, witness nature's harmony unfold as Marbled white butterflies rest gently upon common spotted orchids at Dunsdon, Devon – an exquisite display of color contrast and natural beauty. Finally, observe Peacock butterflies indulging themselves with Field Scabious blooms within a disused field – showcasing nature's intricate relationships. These nymphalid butterflies offer us glimpses into their world; each fluttering wing tells its own story while adding to nature’s tapestry. Let these captivating creatures inspire your sense of wonder and appreciation for the delicate intricacies of our natural world.