The Beauty of Butterflies: A Collection of Stunning Photos

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful creatures on Earth. Their brightly-colored wings and graceful movements make them a favorite subject of photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. In this blog post, we will showcase a collection of stunning butterfly photos from around the world. These photos will show you the beauty and diversity of these amazing creatures. We hope you enjoy The Beauty of Butterflies: A Collection of Stunning Photos.

Updated: 3/9/24

COUNT: 22 - Stay tuned, more butterflies are to come with each outing.

Buckeye Butterfly Region: North America Note: This butterfly has seen better days. Its at the end of the season and survived mating.
​Cairns Birdwing Butterfly Region: Australia
​​Checkered White Butterfly Region:North America
​​​Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly Region:North America
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Region: South America
Emperor Butterfly Region: Central and South America Note: Top part of the butterfly is iridescent blue
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly Region: Eastern North America
​Glasswing Butterfly Region: South America
​Grizzled Skipper Butterfly Region: North America
​Gulf Fritillary Butterfly Region: North America / South America
Heliconius Butterfly Region: South America Note: Member of the Mimetic Butterfly group*
​Lorquin's Admiral Butterfly Region: Western North America
​Malachite Butterfly Region: South America
​Melinaea Butterfly Region: South America
​Monarch Butterfly Region: North America
​Painted Lady Butterfly Region: North America
Sara Longwing Butterfly Region: Central to South America
​Silvery-Blue Butterfly Region: North America Note: Small butterfly with Blue color on top wings and silver underneath
Tiger Stripped Longwing Butterfly Region: Central to South America
​Variable Checkerspot Butterfly Region: North America
​Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterly Habitat: Open Areas and mixed forests Range: Western North America
Yellow Skipper Butterfly Region: North America

Butterflies within the Mimetic group imitate harmful species to protect themselves from predators.

Stay tuned, more Butterflies are to come with each outing.

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