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Swallowtail Butterflies Collection

Swallowtail butterflies, with their vibrant colors and graceful flight, are a sight to behold

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon brittannicus) resting on flag iris, Norfolk Broads

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

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera priamus) male on fern leaf and Blue Mountain

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera priamus) male on fern leaf and Blue Mountain Swallowtail butterfly in flight, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) on hawkbit flower. Strumpshaw Fen

Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) on hawkbit flower. Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, June

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Common Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Vipers Bugloss / Blueweed

Common Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Vipers Bugloss / Blueweed (Echium vulgare) in alpine meadow. Nordtirol, Tirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, 1700 metres altitude, July

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor) pair mating. Sinton, Corpus Christi

Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor) pair mating. Sinton, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend, Texas, USA, June

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Close-up of Swallowtail (Papilo machaon) wings, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy

Close-up of Swallowtail (Papilo machaon) wings, Emilia Romagna Region, Italy

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) sunning on a riverbank in Arkhyz section

Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) sunning on a riverbank in Arkhyz section of the Teberdinsky biosphere reserve, Caucasus, Russia, July 2008

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) sunning on a riverbank in Arkhyz section

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) sunning on a riverbank in Arkhyz section of the Teberdinsky biosphere reserve, Caucasus, Russia, July 2008

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Wide angle view of Common Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Viper s

Wide angle view of Common Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Viper s
Wide angle view of Common Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Vipers Bugloss / Blueweed (Echium vulgare) in alpine meadow

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Common Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis) flowers

Common Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) resting on Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis) flowers, on a white background. Nordtirol, Tirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, 1700 metres altitude, July

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes), female on Cowpen Daisy / Golden Crownbeard

Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes), female on Cowpen Daisy / Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides). Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA, April

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Close view of a tiger swallowtail butterfly perched on a branch

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Close view of mimic eye-spots on a spicebush swallowtail caterpillar

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Western Tiger Swallowtail - nectaring on mock-orange - Pacific Northwest _E7A0149

Western Tiger Swallowtail - nectaring on mock-orange - Pacific Northwest _E7A0149
TOM-1983 Western Tiger Swallowtail - nectaring on mock-orange Pacific Northwest - Washington - North America Papilio rutulus Butterfly Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Western Tiger Swallowtail - Pacific Northwest _E7A0135

Western Tiger Swallowtail - Pacific Northwest _E7A0135
TOM-1982 Western Tiger Swallowtail Pacific Northwest - Washington - North America Papilio rutulus Butterfly Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Western Tiger Swallowtail - in flight - Pacific Northwest _E7A0059

Western Tiger Swallowtail - in flight - Pacific Northwest _E7A0059
TOM-1981 Western Tiger Swallowtail - in flight Pacific Northwest - Washington - North America Papilio rutulus Butterfly Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Butterflies

Butterflies

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Swallowtail butterflies

Swallowtail butterflies. The thoas butterfly (papilio thoas) is at centre, with a blue mountain butterfly (Papilio ulysses telegonus) at upper centre

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio rutulus)

Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio rutulus)
TOM-1128 Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly - Summer, nectaring on butterfly bush. Pacific Northwest, USA. Papilio rutulus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageSwallowtail Butterflies Collection: Western Tiger Swallowtail - on Indian Paintbrush. Western USA. Px124

Western Tiger Swallowtail - on Indian Paintbrush. Western USA. Px124
TOM-1126 Western Tiger Swallowtail - on Indian Paintbrush. Western USA. Pterourus rutulus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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Swallowtail butterflies, with their vibrant colors and graceful flight, are a sight to behold. Whether resting on delicate flowers or fluttering through the air, these magnificent creatures captivate our attention. In Norfolk Broads, a Swallowtail butterfly finds solace on a flag iris, its wings displaying intricate patterns that seem like works of art. Meanwhile, in Blue Mountain, the Cairns birdwing butterfly proudly perches on a fern leaf, showcasing its majestic presence against the lush green backdrop. At Strumpshaw Fen, another Swallowtail Butterfly delicately lands on a hawkbit flower. Its slender body and elegant wings create a mesmerizing scene amidst nature's beauty. In contrast, the Common Swallowtail Butterfly seeks respite on Vipers Bugloss or Blueweed—a striking combination of blue hues that harmonize perfectly. Love is in the air as we witness Pipevine Swallowtail Butterflies engaging in an enchanting mating ritual in Sinton Corpus Christi. Their synchronized dance symbolizes unity and harmony within nature's realm. A close-up view of the Swallowtail's wings reveals intricate details—each vein carefully etched by Mother Nature herself. This particular specimen hails from Emilia Romagna Region in Italy—a testament to how these butterflies grace various parts of our world. Arkhyz section offers us not one but two breathtaking scenes: swallowtails sunning themselves along riverbanks. The warm rays highlight their radiant colors as they bask peacefully under nature's embrace. Strumpshaw Fen presents yet another delightful encounter between a Hawkbit flower and a Swallowtail Butterfly—an exquisite partnership that showcases both species' elegance and resilience. Wide-angle views capture the essence of Common Swallowtails resting gracefully on Viper plants—a moment frozen in time where beauty meets serenity amidst wild landscapes. Meadow Clary flowers become an oasis for Common Swallowtails as they rest upon them delicately—their presence adding a touch of magic to the already enchanting meadow.