Lepidopteron Collection

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) on a plant, sunbathing

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)

Speckled Yellow moth (Pseudopanthera macularia)

Bedstraw Hawk-Moth (Hyles gallii) caterpillar on Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)

Ruby Tiger, Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

Blue Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), Asia

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), mating

European Peacock (Inachis io) on an Eupatorium flower

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) on flowering Eupatorium

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), sitting in a meadow

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

Fritillary (Melitaeini) with rain drop, macro

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), macro

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea)

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

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus fritillaries)

Slender Scotch Burnet moth (Zygaena loti or Lictoria Lotis), Seiser Alm, Dolomites, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma)

Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Nickerls Fritillary (Melitaea aurelia)

Purple Burnet moth (Mesembrynus purpuralis)

European Map (Araschnia levana), summer phase

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia), adult caterpillar feeding on a blackthorn leaf

Weavers Fritillary or Violet Fritillary (boloria dia), close-up

Common Blues (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Common Blue (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia)

Orange tiger (Salatura genutia)

Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), Burren, Ireland, Europe

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"Nature's Vibrant Wings: A Close Encounter with Lepidopterons" Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully perches on a plant, basking in the warm sunlight, showcasing its striking colors. The delicate Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) flutters by, its wings adorned with intricate patterns of orange and black. Camouflaged amidst the foliage, the Speckled Yellow moth (Pseudopanthera macularia) reveals itself with subtle beauty and speckled markings. The enchanting Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa), resembling a miniature tiger, captivates with its velvety red hues against a backdrop of greenery. Journeying from Asia, the Blue Clipper (Parthenos sylvia) glides through the air effortlessly, displaying electric blue wings that catch every eye. Love is in the air as two Common Blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) engage in an intimate mating dance among blooming wildflowers. With regal elegance, the European Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) graces an Eupatorium flower like royalty wearing vibrant shades of deep purple and iridescent blue. Joining in on nature's feast, a Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) delicately lands on a flowering Eupatorium to sip nectar while flaunting its rich orange and black patterned wings. 9 & The majestic Swallowtail butterfly Papilio machaon takes center stage as it sits proudly in a meadow - one shot capturing its stunning upper side featuring bold yellow and black stripes; another revealing its intricate underside design that mimics tree bark for camouflage purposes.