Butterfly Insect Collection (page 9)

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus-, Burgenland, Austria

Large Copper -Lycaena dispar- on a British Yellowhead -Inula britannica-, Burgenland, Austria

Shepherds Fritillary -Boloria pales-, Pitztal or Pitz Valley, Tyrol, Austria

Heath Fritillary -Mellicta athalia-, Burgenland, Austria

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus-, Tyrol, Austria

Green-veined White -Pieris napi-, Burgenland, Austria

Large Copper -Lycaena dispar-, Burgenland, Austria

Lesser Marbled Fritillary -Brenthis ino-, Tyrol, Austria

Yellow-edged Giant Owl -Caligo atreus-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Paper Kite or Large Tree Nymph -Idea leuconoe-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Ismenius Tiger or Tiger Heliconian -Heliconius ismenius-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Red Postman butterfly -Heliconius erato-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Common Mormon butterfly -Papilio polytes-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Blue Clipper butterfly -Parthenos sylvia lilacinus-, captive, Thuringia, Germany

Forest Giant Owl butterfly -Caligo eurilochus-, Mainau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Old World Swallowtail -Papilio machaon- butterfly, outer wings, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- perched on a Late Spider Orchid -Ophrys fuciflora-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Marbled Fritillary -Brenthis daphne-, outer wings, searching for nectar in a Jerusalem Thorn or Crown of Thorns -Paliurus spina-cristi-, Lake Kerkini, Kerkini, Central Macedonia, Greece

Old World Swallowtail -Papilio machaon- emerges from its exuvia, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Old World Swallowtail -Papilio machaon- butterfly on a Marguerite, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly -Boloria euphrosyne, Clossiana euphrosyne-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Duke of Burgundy Fritillary -Hamearis lucina-, feeding on nectar, Thuringia, Germany

Caterpillars of the Ermine Moth -Yponomeuta sp. -, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Caterpillars of the Ermine Moth -Yponomeuta sp.-, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Ghost Moth or Ghost Swift -Hepialus humuli- at rest, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Mottled Umber -Erannis defolaria-, caterpillar foraging for food, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Clouded Drab -Orthosia incerta-, caterpillar, Versoix, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- perched on a Bellflower -Campanula-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- two butterflies perched on a blade of grass, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- and a Blue-tailed Damselfly -Ischnura elegans- on a blade of grass, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Pearly Heath -Coenonympha arcania- butterfly clinging to a blade of grass, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Lesser Marbled Fritillary -Brenthis ino- Kirchseemoor, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- on a blade of grass

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- perched on a flower

Heath Fritillary -Melitaea athalia- on an Oxeye Daisy -Leucanthemum vulgare-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Silver-studded Blue -Plebejus argus-, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Heath Fritillary -Melitaea athalia-, copulation, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

False Heath Fritillary -Melitaea diamina-, Neresheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus- sucking nectar, Thuringia, Germany

Common Blue -Polyommatus icarus-, Thuringia, Germany

Slender Scotch Burnet -Zygaena loti-, mating, Thuringia, Germany

Adonis Blue Butterfly -Polyommatus bellargus-, Thuringia, Germany

Marbled White Butterfly -melanargia galathea- pair mating on Brown Knapweed -Centaurea jacea-, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Adonis Blue -Polyommatus bellargus, Lysandra bellargus- on a Wild Marjoram or Oregano plant -Origanum vulgare-, feeding on nectar, Thuringia, Germany

Silver-spotted Skipper -Hesperia comma-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Large Skipper Butterfly -Ochlodes venatus-, Bavaria, Germany

Brimstone -Gonepteryx rhamni- sucking nectar, Lower Saxony, Germany

Ringlet -Aphantopus hyperantus-, Lower Saxony, Germany

Small Heath -Coenonympha pamphilus- sucking nectar, Thuringia, Germany

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The vibrant Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully perches on a lush plant, basking in the warm sunlight. With its wings spread wide open, it showcases its mesmerizing patterns and striking colors. In an enchanting illustration, butterflies and green caterpillars adorn plant and flower stems, symbolizing the beauty of nature's transformation. In search of sweet nectar, the Red Admiral - Vanessa atalanta - delicately flutters from one Common Boneset to another in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Its presence brings life and vibrancy to the surroundings as it dances amidst the flowers. Butterflies hold a special place in our hearts; they are like angels with halo-like markings on their wings. Just like an angel playing a harp, these delicate creatures bring joy through their graceful movements. Witnessing the life cycle of a Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) is truly awe-inspiring. From its pupa stage to becoming a magnificent adult butterfly, this journey reminds us of growth and transformation that occurs within ourselves. The male Common Blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) captivates with its vivid blue hue as it flits from flower to flower. It adds a touch of elegance to any garden or meadow it graces with its presence. A curious Elephant Hawk-moth caterpillar (Deilephila elpenor) explores Emsland in Lower Saxony, Germany. Its unique appearance resembling an elephant's trunk captures attention while reminding us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The Glasswinged butterfly (Greta oto), delicately perched on a blue flower on Mainau Island in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany enchants all who behold it. Its transparent wings seem almost ethereal against the vibrant backdrop of nature's canvas.