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Hairstreaks Collection

Hairstreaks are a diverse and fascinating group of butterflies, known for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors. In Picture No

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Picture No. 11980503

Picture No. 11980503
Whie-letter hairstreak - Underside - on pink flower - Lincolnshire Date:

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupa, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Cannobina Valley

Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae) pupa, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, July

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) adult, feeding on Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) flowers

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) adult, feeding on Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) flowers, with photographer in background, Monks Wood National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, June

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) caterpillar, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) larval foodplant

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) caterpillar, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) larval foodplant, England, May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) twig, England, May

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa, on Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) twig, England, May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) adult, resting on fallen Silver Birch (Betula pendula)

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) adult, resting on fallen Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Meathop Moss, Lindale, Cumbria, England, May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Picture No. 10853717

Picture No. 10853717
WHITE LETTER HAIRSTREAK Date:

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: White-letter Hairstreak (Satyrium w-album) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, France, August

White-letter Hairstreak (Satyrium w-album) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, France, August

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis) adult, feeding on vetch flowers, Bulgaria, May

Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis) adult, feeding on vetch flowers, Bulgaria, May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) adult female, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May

Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) adult female, feeding on flower, Utah, U. S. A. May
Juniper Hairstreak (Callophrys gryneus) adult female, feeding on flower, Utah, U.S.A. May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) larva, feeding on gorse leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) larva, feeding on gorse leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) adult, resting on leaf, Warwickshire, England, May

Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) adult, resting on leaf, Warwickshire, England, May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) adult, feeding on honeydew from Oak (Quercus sp)

Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) adult, feeding on honeydew from Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf, Southwater Woods
Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) adult, feeding on honeydew from Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf, Southwater Woods, West Sussex, England, July

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) caterpillar, on Common Oak (Quercus robur)

Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) caterpillar, on Common Oak (Quercus robur) shoot in ancient woodland, Alun Valley, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, May

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: False Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium esculi) adult, feeding on Felty Germander (Teucrium polium) flowers

False Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium esculi) adult, feeding on Felty Germander (Teucrium polium) flowers, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Butterfly - Hairstreak Black (Strymonidia pruni) Pupa on branch among leaves

Butterfly - Hairstreak Black (Strymonidia pruni) Pupa on branch among leaves

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa and old larval skin attached to blackthorn leaf, England

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa and old larval skin attached to blackthorn leaf, England

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) adult, resting on blackthorn leaf, England

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) adult, resting on blackthorn leaf, England

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Egg of Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) on oak bud. Dorset

Egg of Purple Hairstreak (Quercusia quercus) on oak bud. Dorset
ROG-13340 Egg of Purple Hairstreak - on oak bud. Dorset, UK Quercusia quercus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Black Hairstreak Butterfly JAB 3090 Strymonidia pruni © Jack A. Bailey / ARDEA LONDON

Black Hairstreak Butterfly JAB 3090 Strymonidia pruni © Jack A. Bailey / ARDEA LONDON
JAB-3090 Black Hairstreak BUTTERFLY UK Strymonidia pruni Latin also Satyrium pruni Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Blue spot hairstreak Resting on umbellifer Bukk National Park Hungary

Blue spot hairstreak Resting on umbellifer Bukk National Park Hungary
GET-1489 Blue spot hairstreak - Resting on umbellifer Bukk National Park - Hungary Strymonidia spini Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Green Hairstreak Butterfly Distribution: Throughout Europe, parts of North Africa & across Asia to

Green Hairstreak Butterfly Distribution: Throughout Europe, parts of North Africa & across Asia to Siberia
JLM-454 Green Hairstreak Butterfly Callophrys rubi Distribution: Throughout Europe, parts of North Africa & across Asia to Siberia. Found in UK & has wide distribution in Scotland, Wales & Ireland

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Brown Hairstreak Butterfly

Brown Hairstreak Butterfly
VG-8285 Brown Hairstreak Butterfly - on leaf Thecla betulae Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: Brown Hairstreak Butterfly - resting on plant in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany

Brown Hairstreak Butterfly - resting on plant in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2380 Brown Hairstreak Butterfly - resting on plant in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany Thecla betulae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageHairstreaks Collection: White-letter Hairstreak Butterfly - on bramble Dorset, UK

White-letter Hairstreak Butterfly - on bramble Dorset, UK
ROG-12066 White-Letter HAIRSTREAK BUTTERFLY - On bramble Dorset, UK Satyrium w-album Latin also Strymonidia w-album Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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Hairstreaks are a diverse and fascinating group of butterflies, known for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors. In Picture No. 11980503, we see a stunning Green Hairstreak perched delicately on an Early Marsh Orchid flowerspike, showcasing the delicate beauty of nature. Moving to the Italian Alps in the Cannobina Valley, we come across a Brown Hairstreak pupa hidden amidst leaf litter on the woodland floor. This stage of transformation represents hope and new beginnings as it prepares to emerge into its adult form. The Black Hairstreak takes center stage in several captivating moments captured by our lens. In one image, we witness this elegant butterfly feeding gracefully on Wild Privet flowers. Another photograph showcases its caterpillar counterpart munching contently on Blackthorn leaves - a true testament to the interconnectedness between species and their environment. Continuing our exploration of metamorphosis, we encounter a Black Hairstreak pupa clinging onto a Blackthorn twig in England during May. The process of transformation is truly awe-inspiring as these creatures undergo remarkable changes before taking flight. Nature's canvas extends beyond just trees and plants; fallen Silver Birch becomes an unexpected resting spot for a tranquil Green Hairstreak in Meathop Moss, Lindale. It reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places if we take the time to look closely. Returning to England once more, Northamptonshire reveals itself as another haven for hairstreaks. Here, not one but two images capture Black Hairstreak adults serenely resting upon Blackthorn leaves - displaying their characteristic dark wings with subtle hints of iridescent blue when caught under sunlight. Lastly, we find ourselves transported to France where a White-letter Hairstreak indulges in nectar from umbellifer flowers during August - showcasing international diversity within this enchanting family. In ancient woodland within Alun Valley lies yet another marvel: the Purple Hairstreak caterpillar.