Papilionoidea Collection (page 5)

Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis sp) with Scarce copper butterflies (Lycaena virgaureae) Queyras, Alps, France. August

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza)
Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) flower, Dunsdon, Devon, UK, July

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) at Strawberry Banks, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT), Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. May

Tortoisehell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with Ponts Couverts in distance, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

Southern white admiral (Limenitis reducta) North of Lorgues, Provence, southern France, May

Silver washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) female in flight with thistles, Uusimaa, Finland, August

Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed flower, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Large tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros), Sark, British Channel Islands, July

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) resting on grass in Cohens Field, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK, June

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) soft focus resting on grass, Vealand Farm Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve, Devon, England, UK. September

Large copper butterfly (Lycaena dispar), female, Finland, July

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Sark, Channel Islands, Sept 2011

Male chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August 2016

Hedge Brown / Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) basking wings open, Southwest London, England, UK, July

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) female basking, wings open, Southwest London, UK, July

Atlantis frittilary (Speyeria atlantis) New Brunswick, Canada, July

Titanias fritiallary butterfly (Boloria titania) on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Mazarine blue butterfly (Cyaniris semiargus) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Eschers blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) on grass, with soft focus blue flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Small white butterfly (Pieris rapae) on vipers bugloss (Echium vulgare). Kent, UK. July

Meadow fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides) Riou de Meaulx, Provence, southern France, May

Southern white admiral butterfly (Limenitis reducta) North of Lorgues, Provence, southern France

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on dew covered grasses, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours. net project
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Wall brown butterfly (Lasiommata megera), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. June. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) North Florida, USA, September

RF - Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) with life-cycle tied to the presence of milkweed plants (Asclepias sp). East Haddam, Connecticut, USA. September

Large white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) feeding on lavender flowers in garden, England, UK, August

Male Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, London. Eltham, London, UK. August

Close-up of underside of wing of Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) showing detail of scales. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Female Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) feeding on Black knapweed Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, London. Eltham, London, UK. August

Male Common copper (Lycaena salustius) resting with wings open, Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, November

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) newly emerged on asters, Jyvaskyla, Finland, August

Dark green fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) on pink clover, south west France

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass head, backlit against black background, Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July 2014

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Scabious (Scabiosa colombaria) flower, Volehouse Farm, Devon, UK. August 2014

Red cracker butterfly (Hamadryas amphinome) captive occurs in the Americas

Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) female, resting on Dog-rose, London, UK, May

Scarce tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis xanthomelas) on pussy willow, Luhanka, Keski-Finland, April. / Central Finland, Finland, April

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) feeding on wild aster, Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, UK, September

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feeding on Goldenrod, New Brunswick, Canada, September

White admiral butterfly (Limenitis arthemis) on pine branch, New Brunswick, Canada, June 2014

Wood White butterfly (Leptidea sinapis) on Germander Speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys), Surrey, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked

Brimstone butterfly (Goneopteryx rhamni) male roosting on Cowslip (Primula veris) Bedfordshire, England, UK, April

Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female and male, visiting Honesty flower (Lunaria annua) Wiltshire, England, UK, May

Grisons fritillary (Melitaea varia) St Caterina di Valfurva, Alps, Italy

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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.