Butterflies Collection (#2)

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfl
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly from the family Papilionidae

Swallowtail - on flower wings closed 005765
BB-1515 Swallowtail - on flower wings closed Papilio machaon Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) on Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) leaves, Gamlingay Wood, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April, UK

Female Large white / Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in flight, Surrey, UK. Multiple exposure

Darwinism (colour litho)
3630356 Darwinism (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darwinism. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus), Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Large Blue Butterflies Date: 1868

Morpho rhetenor, blue morpho butterfly
Illustrative plate of a blue morpho butterfly from Insects of China by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Inachis io, peacock butterfly
Plate 23 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Fairies by Hilda Miller
Enchanting illustration depicting a group of fairies holding hands and dancing through a field of flowers, while butterflies overhead mimic their dance steps

Chalkhill Blue Butterfly CAN 948 UK Lysandra coridon © John Cancalosi / ARDEA LONDON
CAN-948 Chalkhill Blue Butterfly UK Lysandra coridon John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beetles and Butterflies
Insects of the English countryside - including Stag Beetle (lucanus), Tiger Beetle (cicindelida) and a variety of butterflies and moths (lepidoptera)

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae) feeding on Buddleia flowers (Buddleia davidii), Derbyshire, UK, September

Peacock Butterflies Date: 1868

Cabbage White Butterflies Date: 1868

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly

La Saison des Papillons by Nick
Charming illustration by Nick showing a young woman in a perfectly coordinated 1920s outfit with cloche hat, clasping her hands in delight as she looks a butterflies flitting in the air

Butterfly, Swallowtail - resting on plant, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4350 Butterfly, Swallowtail - resting on plant Lower Saxony, Germany Papilio machaon Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Glasswing Butterfly Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador
HDD-783 Glasswing BUTTERFLY Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador Cithaerias aurora Hans D Dossenbach Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giant Swallowtail Butterfly - in flight, about to land and nectar on blossom
TOM-1228 Giant Swallowtail Butterfly - in flight, about to land and nectar on blossom. North America Papilio cresphontes Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglias urticae) on thistle. Dorset, UK, August

Insects, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Insects, c1910. Insects, invertebrates with exoskeletons, are the most diverse group of animals, over 90% of all animal life forms on Earth are insects

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon brittannicus) resting on flag iris, Norfolk Broads, UK June

Large blue alkanet (Anchusa azurea) in flower with an Eschers blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Ballet dancers
Art Nouveau style illustration depicting two ballet dancers decorated with petals and butterflies. Artist: Ethel Larcombe Date: circa 1910

Clouded Yellow Butterflies Date: 1868

Motacilla alba, white wagtail
Plate 2 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Marsh Gentian with eggs of Alcon Blue
ME-1750 Marsh Gentian with eggs of Alcon Blue Butterfly Gentiana pneumonanthe Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly)
529078 Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) an opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Front Cover from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print)
3467967 Front Cover from Papillons, pub. 1925 (pochoir print) by Seguy, Emile-Allain (1877-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Atlas moth and white witch moth. 1774 (engraving)
7233246 Atlas moth and white witch moth. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas moth, Attacus atlas (China) and white witch moth

Happy Pentecost (colour litho)
981968 Happy Pentecost (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Pentecost. German greetings card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Designs for a wall hanging with Bats and Poppies, pub. 1897. Creator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil
Designs for a wall hanging with Bats and Poppies, and wallpaper with Butterflies and Bluebells, from L Animal dans la Decoration by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, pub. 1897 (colour lithograph)

Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) on blade of grass, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy, May 2009

Swallowtail Butterflies Date: 1868

Large Copper Butterflies Date: 1868

Picture No. 10947841
Marsh Fritillary Butterfly - UK. Date:

Ananas comosus (pineapple) & Philaethria dido
Pineapple tree (Ananas comosus) with butterfly, caterpillar & crysalis (Philaethria dido). Plate 2 from Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)

Examples of mimicry among butterflies
Plate from On the lepidoptera of the Amazon Valley. Transactions of the Linnean Society, by H.W. Bates, 1862

Butterfly studies
A plate from a field note book of Rose Monteiro depicting butterfly studies

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly

H. W. Bates illustrated notebook
Plate 7 from a notebook of Henry W. Bates (1825-92) relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Rosa indica (chinensis), China rose
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33. Illustration entitled Rosier Bengale the hymenee

Snake Tattoo
The latest craze for feminine beauty is the tattooing of the back with serpents, butterflies, etc. This picture was taken in a London salon. Date: 1929

Bougainvillea spectabilis visited by butterflies Date: circa 1840

Macrophotograph of Agrias claudina wing
Agrias claudina butterfly wing macrophotograph. The wing is covered in scales, which together make up the colourful patterns. These scales can be lost without impairing the butterfly in flight

Chinese Cats / Silkworms
These magical spirit-cats perform the vital function of keeping away the rats which would otherwise devour the silkworms : the flowers also keep the worms healthy

Monarch Butterfly
MONARCH BUTTERFLY (danais archippus)

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"Captivating and Colorful: Exploring the World of Butterflies" Step into the enchanting world of butterflies, where vibrant hues and delicate wings take flight. From the majestic Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the mesmerizing Camberwell beauty perched gracefully on a honeysuckle, these creatures never fail to captivate our hearts. Intriguingly named species like Red Admiral Butterfly and London Pride & Gold Rod add an air of mystery to their already fascinating existence. As we delve deeper into their realm, we discover that they can not just beautiful insects but also important pollinators in nature's intricate tapestry. Travel with us to Surinam, where exotic Insects of Surinam flutter amidst breathtaking landscapes. Countryside Flowers and Butterflies create a picturesque scene that evokes tranquility and harmony with nature. Maria Sibylla Merian's stunning illustrations bring these winged wonders to life; her meticulous attention to detail showcases each butterfly's unique patterns and colors. Whether it is the sunbathing Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) or another masterpiece by Merian herself, every illustration tells a story worth exploring. As we admire A Golden Girl by Barribal or witness two monarch butterflies taking a momentary rest in a garden blooming with flowers, we realize that these fragile creatures symbolize transformation and resilience. They remind us that even in moments of stillness, there is always potential for growth and beauty. So let us immerse ourselves in this magical world filled with fluttering wings and kaleidoscopic colors. Let us celebrate the gracefulness as they dance through meadows and gardens alike – reminding us all to embrace change while cherishing every fleeting moment of life's journey.