Wings Closed Collection

Large blue butterfly (Maculinea arion) on a Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) flower, Collard Hill, Somerset, England, UK, June 2011

Large blue butterfly (Phengaris arion) resting on a grass stem, Collard Hill, Somerset, England, UK. June 2011

Adonis Blue on grass stem at dusk, Dorset, England

Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio troilus

Palmedes Swallowtail, Papilio palmedes

Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Nymphalis

Common blue butterflies C018 / 0883
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies resting on a flower. Male uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

Common blue butterflies C018 / 0882
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies resting on flowers. Male uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

Common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus C015 / 4432
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterfly resting on flower buds. Male uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

Orange-tip butterflies on bugle flowers
Orange-tip butterflies (Anthocharis cardamines) resting on bugle (Ajuga sp.) flowers. These butterflies inhabit the lowlands and mid-mountain fields and meadows of temperate Europe

Tropical butterfly C014 / 0956
Tropical butterfly (Morpho sp.) resting on a leaf at night. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Small blue butterfly
Small blue (Cupido minimus) butterfly resting on a grass seed-head. This species of butterfly is found throughout much of Europe and Asia. Photographed in Poland

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly on a flower. Small pearl-bordered fritillaries (Boloria selene) are widespread across central and northern Europe, through Asia to Korea

Sooty copper butterfly on a flower. Sooty coppers (Lycaena tityrus) are common in Europe. Photographed in Poland

Essex skipper butterfly on a grass seed head. Essex skippers (Thymelicus lineola) are found throughout much of the Palaearctic region

Brown lacewing (Micromus angulatus) on a plant. Brown lacewings (family Hemerobiidae) are predatory, especially on aphids, both as larvae and adults. Photographed in Zagan, Poland

Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) resting on a flower stalk. Photographed in Poland

Brown hairstreak butterfly. Male brown hairstreak (Thecla betulae) feeding on a flower stalk. Photographed in Poland

Scarce large blue butterfly on a burnet (Sanguisorba sp.) flower. The scarce large blue (Maculinea teleius) is found throughout much of Europe, Japan and Russia. Photographed in Poland

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) resting on flowers. Photographed in Poland

Green-veined white butterfly feeding
Green-veined white butterfly. Close-up of the head of a green-veined white (Pieris napi) butterfly, showing its large compound eyes. These butterflies are common in Europe. Photographed in Poland

Small heath butterfly C016 / 4711
Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus) on a plant. Photographed in the UK

Two-tailed pasha butterfly, artwork C016 / 3290
Two-tailed pasha butterfly. Artwork of a two-tailed pasha (Charaxes jasius) on a branch. This butterfly is found in the Mediterranean region and Africa

Orange tip butterflies (Anthocharis cardamines) at rest on a bugle (Ajuga sp.) flower stalk. Photographed in Dorset, UK, May

Green-veined white butterfly on a borage (family Boraginaceae) flower. Green-veined white butterflies (Pieris napi) are common in Europe. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Common blue butterflies mating
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies mating. Male common blue uppersides are an iridescent lilac blue with a thin black border

Orange tip butterfly covered in dew
Male orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) covered in dew at dawn. Photographed in Dorset, UK, May

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"Wings Closed: A Glimpse into the Serene Beauty of Butterflies" Majestic and delicate, a large blue butterfly (Maculinea arion) gracefully rests its wings closed on a vibrant Common Centaury flower. Collard Hill in Somerset becomes a temporary sanctuary as a Phengaris arion butterfly finds solace, its wings gently folded while perched on a slender grass stem. As dusk descends upon Dorset, an Adonis Blue butterfly chooses to settle for the night, showcasing its closed wings against the backdrop of swaying grass stems. The Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus) exudes regal elegance even with its wings tightly shut, displaying intricate patterns that captivate all who behold it. Another mesmerizing sight unfolds as yet another Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus) graces us with its presence, revealing only glimpses of its vibrant orange hues when at rest. Palmedes Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio palmedes) showcase their understated beauty by keeping their magnificent wings closed while perching on leaves or flowers. In perfect harmony with nature's palette, the Palmedes Swallowtail (Papilio palmedes) reveals subtle hints of yellow and black through partially open wings during moments of stillness. Nature's artistry is further revealed as multiple Palmedes Swallowtails (Papilio palmedes) bask in sunlight together, their collective display highlighting the enchanting symmetry found within each wing pattern. The Tortoise-shell Butterfly (Nymphalis), known for its distinctive mottled appearance when fully spread out in flight, showcases hidden intricacies as it keeps its colorful secret concealed beneath closed wings.