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Heliconian Collection

The heliconian butterfly, also known as the small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK. JUne 2016

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall/Devon, UK. May 2017

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall/Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on flower. The Netherlands. July

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on flower. The Netherlands. July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: An Orange lacewing butterfly (Cethosia penthesilea), Cairns Botanical Gardens, Queensland

An Orange lacewing butterfly (Cethosia penthesilea), Cairns Botanical Gardens, Queensland, Australia. Captive. August

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) feeding from Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum)

Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) feeding from Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum), Finland, June

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare)

Julia heleconia (Dryas iulia) butterfly on head of Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare). Butterflies often land on caimans head to drink the salt from its eyes. Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum)

Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum) and houseleek plant (Sempervivum arachnoideum) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imageHeliconian Collection: RF - Titanias fritillary butterfly (Boloria titania) in mountain alpine meadow habitat

RF - Titanias fritillary butterfly (Boloria titania) in mountain alpine meadow habitat, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Two small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell

Two small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) roosting on ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) roosting on ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Marsland mouth, Devonshire, UK. May

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly {Boloria selene} head-on view, resting on grass

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly {Boloria selene} head-on view, resting on grass, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, the Netherlands. July

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, the Netherlands. July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: DDE-90039356

DDE-90039356
North America, USA, Texas, Hidalgo Co. McAllen, Julia Heliconian (Dryas julia) butterfly feeding at mist flowers Date: 07/02/2012

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Four male Silver-washed fritillary butterflly (Argynnis paphia) aggregating on wildflower

Four male Silver-washed fritillary butterflly (Argynnis paphia) aggregating on wildflower, Finland. July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Female Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring on Wild angelica

Female Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris), Finland. July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis, on Passion vine (Passiflora sp). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 8/9

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on tip of young Foxglove

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on tip of young Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). Marsland Valley Wildlife Trust Reserve, Devon, England, UK. June

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Ismenius tiger butterfly (Heliconius ismenius), Mindo, Ecuador

Ismenius tiger butterfly (Heliconius ismenius), Mindo, Ecuador

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging

Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) expanding wings after emerging from chrysalis. Hill Country, Texas, USA

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fiddlehead. Marsland Valley Wildlife Trusts Reserve, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring, two males in flight

Silver-washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) nectaring, two males in flight. Jyvaskyla, Finland. July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane) nectaring on Tropical milkweed / Bloodflower (Asclepias

Leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane) nectaring on Tropical milkweed / Bloodflower (Asclepias curassavica). Yunnan, China

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Fritillary butterfly (Argynnis sp) with Scarce copper butterflies (Lycaena virgaureae) Queyras

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Silver washed fritillary butterfly (Argynnis paphia) female in flight with thistles

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Atlantis frittilary (Speyeria atlantis) New Brunswick, Canada, July

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Titanias fritiallary butterfly (Boloria titania) on flowers, Aosta Valley

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Gulf fritillary butterfly (Agraulis vanillae) North Florida, USA, September

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Dark green fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) on pink clover, south west France

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, backlit underwing

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK

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

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Picture No. 11980858

Picture No. 11980858
butterfly, Tiger Longwing / Hecale Longwing / Golden Longwing / Golden Heliconian, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Canon del Rio Claro, Antioquia, Colombia butterfly

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Hewitsons Longwing (Heliconius hewitsoni) adult, feeding on flowers in rainforest, Osa Peninsula

Hewitsons Longwing (Heliconius hewitsoni) adult, feeding on flowers in rainforest, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: White-edged Longwing (Heliconius eleuchia) adult female, laying eggs in communal egg batch

White-edged Longwing (Heliconius eleuchia) adult female, laying eggs in communal egg batch, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, July

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Julia Heliconian Butterfly - resting on leaf, Emmen, Holland

Julia Heliconian Butterfly - resting on leaf, Emmen, Holland
USH-3085 Julia Heliconian Butterfly - resting on leaf Dist: Brazil to S. Texas and Florida up to Nebraska USA Dryas julia Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Bamboo and Julia Heliconian butterfly (Dryas julia) - a Julia Heliconian butterfly landing on 2

Bamboo and Julia Heliconian butterfly (Dryas julia) - a Julia Heliconian butterfly landing on 2 mating Bamboo
USH-3053 Bamboo and Julia Heliconian butterfly (Dryas julia) - a Julia Heliconian butterfly landing on 2 mating Bamboo butterflies Eryphanis polyxena Photographed in Butterfly House, Holland

Background imageHeliconian Collection: Tiger Heliconian Butterfly. Larvae feed on Passiflora quadrangularis. Occurs in Colombia and Mexico

Tiger Heliconian Butterfly. Larvae feed on Passiflora quadrangularis. Occurs in Colombia and Mexico
ASW-4419 Tiger Heliconian Butterfly Occurs in Colombia and Mexico. Heliconius ismenius Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The heliconian butterfly, also known as the small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), is a stunning creature that can be found in various locations across the UK and beyond. One captivating image showcases this delicate butterfly perched on an oxeye daisy, its vibrant orange wings contrasting beautifully against the white petals. Another snapshot captures it roosting gracefully on a ribwort plantain, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. In Cornwall, England, during May and June, these enchanting butterflies can be spotted resting on grass or basking in the warm sunlight. Their head-on view reveals intricate patterns and details that make them truly mesmerizing to behold. Whether they are fluttering around Marsland mouth or exploring Devonshire's landscapes, their presence adds a touch of natural wonder to any scene. Not limited to just one species, there are other members of the Boloria family worth admiring too. The pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) is captured feeding from Wild Rosemary in one photograph—a delightful sight indeed. Meanwhile, Julia heleconia butterflies (Dryas iulia) perch atop Yacare caimans' heads in another breathtaking display of nature's interconnectedness. Moving away from Britain's shores but still within Europe lies Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania). This majestic butterfly finds solace amidst lichens-covered rocks or alpine meadows high up in mountainous habitats—truly embracing its wild spirit. Lastly, two small pearl-bordered fritillaries find respite on bluebells while another rests peacefully on grassy grounds in the Netherlands during July—a testament to how these beautiful creatures grace different corners of our world throughout different seasons. From their delicate wings to their graceful movements and diverse habitats—the heliconian butterflies captivate us with their beauty wherever they may roam. These images offer glimpses into their lives and remind us of the intricate wonders that exist in nature.