Papilionoidea Collection (page 6)

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

RF - Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) on Michaelmas daises (Aster amellus) in autumn, Norfolk, England, UK, September

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. August

RF - Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) resting on a backlit grass, evening light, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. June

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) on Common poppy seedhead (Papaver rhoeas), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) and snail, Ottange, Lorraine, France. August

Lesser spotted fritillary (Melitaea trivia) adult at rest on yellow flower, Bulgaria

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, backlit underwing, Marsland Mouth, North Devon, UK, June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on reed, Devon, UK, July

Moorland Clouded Yellow butterfly (Colias palaeno) male and female, Joutsa (formerly Leivonmaki), Finland, July

Map Butterfly (Araschnia levana) feeding on anthemis, second generation, southern Finland, July

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) resting on reeds, Devon, UK, July

Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) pair mating, resting on a Pyrimidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Gwithian Towans, Cornwall, UK, July

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

Frigga Fritillary (Boloria frigga) in habitat over cotton grass (Eriophorum) Finland, June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) nectaring on flower, Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley), Lorraine, France, June

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

RF- Orange Tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. May. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis)
Green-veined White butterfly egg (Pieris napi) above, Orange-tip butterfly egg (Anthocharis cardamines) below, on Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Sussex, UK. June

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

Blue Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), Asia

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), mating

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), sitting in a meadow

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

Fritillary (Melitaeini) with rain drop, macro

Alpine Heath (Coenonympha gardetta) on Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Nickerls Fritillary (Melitaea aurelia)

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Common Blues (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Common Blue (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia)

Italy, Southern Tuscany, Maremma region, Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding on wildflower, close-up

Doris Longwing Red (Heliconius doris) feeding on a flower. Costa Rica

Doris Longwing (Heliconius doris viridis) resting on a plant. Costa Rica

Scarce Bamboo Page (Philaethria dido) resting on a tropical leaf. Costa Rica

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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.