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Lepidoptera Collection

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light

Common blue butterflies (Polyommatus icarus) basking in the morning light, Vealand Farm, Devon, UK. July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), male on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis)

Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines), male on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Republic of Ireland. May

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta), Texas USA Controlled conditions

Calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta), Texas USA Controlled conditions

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: RF - Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on flower. North Tyrol, Austria

RF - Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on flower. North Tyrol, Austria. June. Focus stacked image. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on leaf

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on leaf. Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary, Queensland, Australia. Captive

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglias urticae) on thistle. Dorset, UK, August

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglias urticae) on thistle. Dorset, UK, August

Background imageLepidoptera 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 imageLepidoptera Collection: European swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) on flower

European swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) on flower, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) roosting on larval foodplant Ribwort plantain

Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) roosting on larval foodplant Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), UK - Captive - Focus Stacked Image

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: White prominent moth (Leucodonta bicoloria) County Kerry, Ireland

White prominent moth (Leucodonta bicoloria) County Kerry, Ireland

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) on Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) leaves

Speckled wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) on Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) leaves, Gamlingay Wood, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April, UK

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) portrait, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve

Elephant hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) portrait, Brackagh Moss National Nature Reserve, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. April

Background imageLepidoptera 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 imageLepidoptera Collection: Female Large white / Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in flight, Surrey, UK

Female Large white / Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in flight, Surrey, UK. Multiple exposure

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae)

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae) feeding on Buddleia flowers (Buddleia davidii), Derbyshire, UK, September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs, Surrey, England, UK, August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) feeding on Wild garlic / Ramsons

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

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Broad-bordered Bee Hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) portrait on Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)

Broad-bordered Bee Hawkmoth (Hemaris fuciformis) portrait on Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris), UK, Captive

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Hummingbird Hawk-moth {Macroglossum stellatarum} adult in flight drinking nectar

Hummingbird Hawk-moth {Macroglossum stellatarum} adult in flight drinking nectar from lantana flower, Switzerland

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Edwards Atlas Moth (Attacus edwardsii) in defensive posture, Bhutan, June

Edwards Atlas Moth (Attacus edwardsii) in defensive posture, Bhutan, June

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis)

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) resting on Devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Volehouse Farm, Devon, UK. August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting

Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Background imageLepidoptera 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 imageLepidoptera Collection: Large blue alkanet (Anchusa azurea) in flower with an Eschers blue butterfly

Large blue alkanet (Anchusa azurea) in flower with an Eschers blue butterfly (Polyommatus escheri) Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) on blade of grass, Pollino National Park

Glanville fritillary butterfly (Melitaea cinxia) on blade of grass, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy, May 2009

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flower in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on scabious flowers in hay meadow

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on scabious flowers in hay meadow, Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Green hairstreak butterfly (Callophrys rubi) on hawthorn leaf

Green hairstreak butterfly (Callophrys rubi) on hawthorn leaf, Wiltshire, England, UK, April

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Marsh fritillary butterfly {Euphydrayas aurinia} on Spotted heath orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)

Marsh fritillary butterfly {Euphydrayas aurinia} on Spotted heath orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Dunsdon, near Holsworthy, Devon, UK. June

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus), Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) a hawkmoth caterpillar that resembles

Snake-mimic caterpillar (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) a hawkmoth caterpillar that resembles a viper when threatened, on branch, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera euphorion) male resting on fern, large butterfly endemic to wet tropics in far north Queensland, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) showing a comparison of the melanistic form f. carbonaria next to the typical paler form on dark soot-covered bark

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) female laying eggs on branch. Parainen, Finland

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) female laying eggs on branch. Parainen, Finland. July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) Isle of Marinduque, Philipines

False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) Isle of Marinduque, Philipines

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly pair, in flight and nectaring on Thistle

Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly pair, in flight and nectaring on Thistle. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. June

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Saturniid moth (Leucanella hosmera), Chiriqui Province, Panama, South America

Saturniid moth (Leucanella hosmera), Chiriqui Province, Panama, South America

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Saturniid moth (Aurivillius triramis), Laraganga Mole National Park, Ghana, Africa

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower. Xinjiang, China

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) caterpillar. Surrey, England, UK, September

Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) caterpillar. Surrey, England, UK, September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on nectar from Hemp Agrimony, Oxfordshire

Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) feeding on nectar from Hemp Agrimony, Oxfordshire, England, UK, September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis)

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) feeding on Devils bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hertfordshire, England, UK, September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Buff tip moth (Phalera bucephala) caterpillars feeding on leaf, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK

Buff tip moth (Phalera bucephala) caterpillars feeding on leaf, Meeth Quarry, Devon, UK. July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Chalkhill blue butterfly (Polyommatus coridon) Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Chalkhill blue butterfly (Polyommatus coridon) Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on common ragwort, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham

Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeas) on common ragwort, Brockley Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England, UK, August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias croceus) on Fleabane. Dorset, UK, August

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias croceus) on Fleabane. Dorset, UK, August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Group of Tissue moths (Triphosa dubitata) hibernating in a limestone cave

Group of Tissue moths (Triphosa dubitata) hibernating in a limestone cave. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Herald moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix) camouflaged in leaf litter

Herald moth (Scoliopteryx libatrix) camouflaged in leaf litter, Gosford Forest Park, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland. September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Great tiger moth (Arctia caja americana) Lac-Drolet, province, Quebec, Canada November

Great tiger moth (Arctia caja americana) Lac-Drolet, province, Quebec, Canada November

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species, Amarakaeri

Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species, Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, Maijuna, Rio Napo, Peru

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire

Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) Roosting on Bluebell flower, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, April

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) large numbers resting on trunk of Sweetgum tree

Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) large numbers resting on trunk of Sweetgum tree (Liquidambar orientalis) in the Petaloudes Valley, Rhodes island, Greece, August 2011

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: RF - Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden

RF - Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Essex, Connecticut, USA

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp. )

Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp. )
Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) feeding on Ice plant (Sedum sp.). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) with less common yellow colour variation

Jersey tiger moth (Euplagia quadripunctaria) with less common yellow colour variation feeding on ragwort, Lewisham, London, UK, August

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male with wings open showing eyespots on lichen covered twig

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male with wings open showing eyespots on lichen covered twig, Captive, UK, April

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Bullseye / Io moth (Automeris io) showing eye spot markings on wings during deimatic

Bullseye / Io moth (Automeris io) showing eye spot markings on wings during deimatic display to deter predators, photographed on a white background, originating from North and Central America

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Indian moon / Indian luna moth (Actias selene) head-on view showing feather-like antennae

Indian moon / Indian luna moth (Actias selene) head-on view showing feather-like antennae. Captive

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Deaths head hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos). Captive bred in the UK

Deaths head hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos). Captive bred in the UK

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Madagascar moon / Comet moth (Argema mittrei) beside coccoon, captive, Madagascar

Madagascar moon / Comet moth (Argema mittrei) beside coccoon, captive, Madagascar

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) Whitelye Common Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire

Green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi) Whitelye Common Nature Reserve, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree

White witch moth (Thysania agrippina) camouflaged against bark of tree. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female with wings open showing eyespots on Gorse

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female with wings open showing eyespots on Gorse, Captive, UK, April

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub chasing after butterfly. Germany. May

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub chasing after butterfly. Germany. May

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Abstract close-up of butterfly wing scales

Abstract close-up of butterfly wing scales

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Caterpillar, probably Cholla moth caterpillar

Caterpillar, probably Cholla moth caterpillar, (Euscirrhopterus cosyra) on cactus, Texas, USA. May

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Yellow-tail moth (Euproctis similis) on a leaf

Yellow-tail moth (Euproctis similis) on a leaf, Montiaghs Moss National Nature Reserve, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. July

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar

Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, pupa, chrysalis and emerging adult

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) resting on leaf. Captive

Glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) resting on leaf. Captive

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Large yellow underwing moth (Noctua pronuba)

Large yellow underwing moth (Noctua pronuba), one of main species hunted by Grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus), taking flight over meadow at night, South West England. September

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: African golden emperor moth (Gonimbrasia krucki), close up of male head, Kenya

African golden emperor moth (Gonimbrasia krucki), close up of male head, Kenya, Africa Controlled conditions

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: White-ringed atlas moth (Epiphora mythimnia) portrait, Kenya, Africa

White-ringed atlas moth (Epiphora mythimnia) portrait, Kenya, Africa

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Taiwanese squeaking silkmoth (Rhodinia verecunda) controlled conditions

Taiwanese squeaking silkmoth (Rhodinia verecunda) controlled conditions

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Saturniid moth (Epiphora intermedia), Kenya, Africa Controlled conditions

Saturniid moth (Epiphora intermedia), Kenya, Africa Controlled conditions

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Bullseye moth (Automeris io) Montreal, Canada

Bullseye moth (Automeris io) Montreal, Canada

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Sallow kitten moth (Furcula furcula), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Sallow kitten moth (Furcula furcula), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August. Focus stacke image

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) emerging from chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed

Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) emerging from chrysalis on Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis). Hill Country, Texas, USA. Sequence 1/12

Background imageLepidoptera 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 imageLepidoptera Collection: Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Bordered patch butterfly (Chlosyne lacinia) on Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Hill Country, Texas, USA

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: Group of saddleback moth caterpillars (Acharia hyperoche

Group of saddleback moth caterpillars (Acharia hyperoche) eating a leaf in the rainforest understory, Yasuni national Park, Ecuador

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria)

RF - Chalkhill blue butterfly (Lysandra coridon) male resting on Small scabious (Scabiosa columbaria). Somerset, England, UK. July 2019

Background imageLepidoptera Collection: RF - Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) nectaring on Verbena (Verbena sp)

RF - Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) nectaring on Verbena (Verbena sp). Cornwall, England, UK. September. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)



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