Papilionoidea Collection (page 4)

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

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis). Devon, England, UK. August

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

RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria). Somerset, England, UK. July 2019

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

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the evening sunshine, Devon, UK. June

Peacock butterflies (Aglais io) feeding on Echinops, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) two females on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). The Netherlands. March

Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus), two resting amongst grasses, in morning. The Netherlands. July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) roosting among tall grasses at sunrise and bathed in warm, early morning sunlight, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) flying during a warm morning. When the overwintering period draws to an end large numbers become active. Michoacan, Mexico, February

Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) flying over flowers. Finland. August

Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia) butterfly basking on bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), Exmoor National Park, Devon, UK. June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on Wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) Farthing Downs, Surrey, England, July

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydrayas aurinia) on sorrel (Rumex acetosa), Dunsdon, Devon, UK. June

Green veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) roosting on a Dog Violet flower, Hertofrdshire, England, UK, April - Focus Stacked

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male on Greater stitchwort flower in English woodland, Hertfordshire, England, UK, April

RF - Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Fleabane (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Black-veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi) courtship, Alps, Slovenia

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) nectaring on Greater knapweed flowers (Centaurea scabiosa) in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

Dead Langs short-tailed blue butterfly (Leptotes pirithous) in a river with bacterial film, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Southern Spain, September

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) wintering in Oyamel pine forests (Abies religiosa) Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve / Reserva de Biosfera de la Mariposa Monarca UNESCO World Heritage Site

RF- Morpho butterfly displaying on leaf (Morpho achilles). Amazonia, Ecuador

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly flying amongst Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in hay meadow. Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) nectaring on Ivy (Hedera helix). September

Leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane) nectaring on Tropical milkweed / Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica). Yunnan, China

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena ). Surrey, England, UK. February

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus), three nectaring on Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), resting on red bracts. In butterfly house, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) basking in sun, on Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. February

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) resting on Caucasian inula (Inula orientalis) following light rain. Russian Caucasus. June

China nawab (Polyura narcaeus) butterfly drinking at thermal seep. Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province, China

Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui), three nectaring on potted Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum sp) in evening light. Urumqi Botanic Garden, Wushi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia hippia) nectaring on flowering shrub. Yuhu, Yunnan, China. June

Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) resting on Water lily (Nymphaceae) pad. Butterfly house, Yunnan Province, China

Great eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) butterfly male nectaring on Rough-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera). Male is highly territorial chasing other insects away

Blue tiger (Tirumala limniace) butterfly nectaring on Lantana (Lantana sp). Yunnan Province, China

Dead leaf / Orange oak leaf (Kallima inachus) butterflies feeding on sap on tree trunk. Mimic leaves with wings closed. Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

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

RF- Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) perched on Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum). Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA. November

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on Blackberry. Surrey, England, UK, September

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) perched on birds foot trefoil, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Common butterfly (Polygonia c-album) Sussex, England, UK, August

Green veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) in flight, Rookery Wood, Sussex, England, UK, August

Female Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding on thistle, Lewisham, London, UK, August

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"Papilionoidea: A Kaleidoscope of Delicate Beauty" In the tranquil morning light, common blue butterflies gracefully bask at Vealand Farm in Devon, UK. Their vibrant wings shimmer with hues of azure and silver, a mesmerizing sight to behold. Nearby, a small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly delicately perches on an oxeye daisy, its intricate patterns blending harmoniously with the flower's pure white petals. Journeying further south to Marsland mouth in Cornwall, we encounter another enchanting scene. Here, amidst lush greenery, the small pearl-bordered fritillary finds solace on ribwort plantain leaves. Its wings adorned with rich orange and black markings create a striking contrast against nature's tapestry. Venturing into hay meadows awash with scabious flowers, we witness the elegant dance of the small tortoiseshell butterfly. With delicate grace, it feeds upon nectar-filled blossoms while adding splashes of vibrant orange to this picturesque landscape. Wandering through Wiltshire in England during April reveals a delightful surprise - the green hairstreak butterfly perched gently upon a hawthorn leaf. Its emerald-green wings seem almost ethereal as they flutter delicately against nature's backdrop. As our journey takes us across oceans to Floreana Island in Galapagos Islands Ecuador; there lies an extraordinary encounter between Queen butterflies and endemic Daisy trees. Amidst this paradise-like setting, these regal insects find nourishment from Scalesia villosa flowers while spreading their majestic beauty throughout this unique ecosystem. Returning once more to Devonshire's Marsland mouth brings us face-to-face with yet another captivating moment - a head-on view of the small pearl-bordered fritillary resting peacefully on blades of grass. Its intricate wing pattern showcases Mother Nature's artistry at its finest. The rugged stone walls surrounding The Rumps in Polzeath offer a perfect perch for the wall brown butterfly.