Nymphalidae Collection (page 4)

Great eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) butterfly male nectaring on Rough-leaved hydrangea (Hydrangea aspera). Male is highly territorial chasing other insects away

Blue tiger (Tirumala limniace) butterfly nectaring on Lantana (Lantana sp). Yunnan Province, China

Dead leaf / Orange oak leaf (Kallima inachus) butterflies feeding on sap on tree trunk. Mimic leaves with wings closed. Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

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

RF- Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) perched on Bigtooth Maple (Acer grandidentatum). Lost Maples State Park, Hill Country, Central Texas, USA. November

Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), Seattle, Washington State

Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on Blackberry. Surrey, England, UK, September

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) perched on birds foot trefoil, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Common butterfly (Polygonia c-album) Sussex, England, UK, August

Female Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding on thistle, Lewisham, London, UK, August

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

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza)
Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) flower, Dunsdon, Devon, UK, July

Black swallowtail butterfly. Seattle, Washington State

White peacock butterfly, Seattle, Washington State

Painted lady butterfly, Seattle, Washington State

Common buckeye butterfly. Seattle, Washington State

Queen butterfly getting nectar from flower, Danaus gilippus, Welder Flats, Texas

Monarch butterfly recently hatched and is unraveling its wings while resting, Danaus plexippus, Florida

Queen butterfly, Danaus gilippus, Florida

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons (Allium ursinum) at Strawberry Banks, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT), Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, UK. May

Tortoisehell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with Ponts Couverts in distance, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

Southern white admiral (Limenitis reducta) North of Lorgues, Provence, southern France, May

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

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed flower, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Large tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros), Sark, British Channel Islands, July

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) resting on grass in Cohens Field, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK, June

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Sark, Channel Islands, Sept 2011

Hedge Brown / Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) basking wings open, Southwest London, England, UK, July

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) female basking, wings open, Southwest London, UK, July

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

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

Meadow fritillary (Melitaea parthenoides) Riou de Meaulx, Provence, southern France, May

Southern white admiral butterfly (Limenitis reducta) North of Lorgues, Provence, southern France

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on dew covered grasses, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours. net project
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Wall brown butterfly (Lasiommata megera), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. June. Meetyourneighbours.net project

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

RF - Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) with life-cycle tied to the presence of milkweed plants (Asclepias sp). East Haddam, Connecticut, USA. September

Close-up of underside of wing of Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) showing detail of scales. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) newly emerged on asters, Jyvaskyla, Finland, August

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

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass head, backlit against black background, Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July 2014

Red cracker butterfly (Hamadryas amphinome) captive occurs in the Americas

Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) female, resting on Dog-rose, London, UK, May

Scarce tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis xanthomelas) on pussy willow, Luhanka, Keski-Finland, April. / Central Finland, Finland, April

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) feeding on wild aster, Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, UK, September

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feeding on Goldenrod, New Brunswick, Canada, September

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The Nymphalidae family, also known as brush-footed butterflies, encompasses a stunning array of species that never fail to captivate with their vibrant colors and delicate wings. One such member is the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), gracefully perched on a plant, basking in the sun's warm embrace. With its wings spread wide open, this Red Admiral butterfly showcases its intricate patterns and striking hues. In search of nectar, the Red Admiral flutters from flower to flower, like on Common Boneset or Agueweed -Eupatorium-, found in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Its presence brings life and beauty to the landscape as it dances amidst nature's tapestry. Another enchanting creature within this family is Morpho cypris, a mesmerizing blue morpho butterfly that seems to possess an ethereal glow wherever it goes. A Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) delicately lands on an oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), creating a picturesque scene filled with grace and charm. This same species can be found fluttering around Marsland mouth in Cornwall, UK – a testament to their adaptability across different regions. Feeding on scabious flowers in a hay meadow is the Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae). Its vibrant orange wings adorned with black markings make for quite a sight against the backdrop of colorful blossoms. Meanwhile, two Marbled White Butterflies (Melanargia galathea) find solace atop Brownray Knapweed -Centaurea jacea- in North Hesse, Hesse Germany. Their elegant dance through the air adds an element of tranquility and serenity to any observer lucky enough to witness it. Marbled White butterflies are not limited by borders; they can also be spotted gracing landscapes throughout Germany.