Hipparchia Collection

Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus
FLO4638871 Mottled or frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago, half mourner, Ceropacha diluta, ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus, barred yellow, Cidaria fulvata, seven-spot ermine or muslin moth

Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper
FLO4638853 Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper, Pyrgus alveolus

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave
FLO4638962 Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave, Cabera pusaria

Angle shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, oak hook-tip, Watsonalla binaria, Mother Shipton moth, Callistege mi
FLO4638892 Angle shades moth, Phlogophora meticulosa, oak hook-tip, Watsonalla binaria, Mother Shipton moth, Callistege mi, speckled wood butterfly, Pararge aegeria, barred hook-tip

Unicorn hawk-moth, Agrius convolvuli, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus, on dwarf morning glory
FLO4638732 Unicorn hawk-moth, Agrius convolvuli, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus, on dwarf morning glory, Convolvulus minor

Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea
FLO4638645 Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, white spot, Hadena albimacula
FLO4638816 Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, white spot, Hadena albimacula, and Duke of Burgundy butterfly, Hamearis lucina, on sweet pea

Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper, Pyrgus alveolus

Bankss brown butterfly, Heteronympha banksii (Banks hipparchia, Hipparchia banksii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Black satyr, Norse grayling and grayling female
Black satyr, Satyrus actaea, Norse grayling, Oeneis norna, and grayling, Hipparchia semele, female. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Dryad, striped grayling and great sooty satyr
Dryad, Minois dryas, striped grayling, Hipparchia fidia, and great sooty satyr, Satyrus ferula. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Great banded grayling, hermit and eastern
Great banded grayling, Brintesia circe, hermit, Chazara briseis, and eastern rock grayling, Hipparchia syriaca butterfly. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by

Exotic butterflies
Hooked copper, Phasis thero 1, metalmark butterfly, Riodina lysippus 2, large faun, Faunis eumeus 3, and common nawab, Charaxes athamas 4, ventral and dorsal views

Tiger, daggerwing, satyr and sapho butterflies
Harmonia tiger wing, Tithorea harmonia 1, sunset daggerwing, Marpesia furcula 2, andromeda satyr, Cithaerias andromeda 3, and sapho longwing, Heliconius sapho 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Orange kite swallowtail, Pierella nereis
Orange kite swallowtail, Protographium thyastes 1, Pierella nereis, male, upper side 2, under side 3, and swallowtail butterfly, Protographium asius 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Pink-banded sister, orange-banded shoemaker
Pink-banded sister, Adelpha lycorias 1, 2, orange-banded shoemaker, Catonephele orites 3, 4, and Archeuptychia cluena butterfly 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Curtis British Entomology Plate 205
Lepidoptera: Hipparchia hero = Coenonympha hero (Plastead?s Brown Ringlet Butterfly ? mainland-European) [Plant: Convolvulus arvense (Convolvulus arvensis, Small Bindwed)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration, Satyridae -- Hipparchia Circe, Hipparchia Hermione, Hipparchia Briseis, Hipparchia Cordula, Erebia Medusa, Erebia Epiphron, Erebia Aethiops, Erebia Ligea, Melanargia Galathea

Hipparchia and Crates, Daniel van den Bremden, c. 1635 - 1537

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Hipparchia, also known as the Bankss brown butterfly or Heteronympha banksii, is a fascinating species that belongs to the Satyridae family. This captivating insect showcases a range of beautiful patterns and colors, making it a true marvel of nature. One of its close relatives is the Black satyr, which shares similar characteristics with Norse grayling and grayling females. These butterflies possess intricate designs on their wings that blend seamlessly with their surroundings, allowing them to camouflage effortlessly. Another member of this enchanting group is the Dryad butterfly. With its striped grayling and great sooty satyr counterparts, this species displays an exquisite combination of hues and markings. The Great banded grayling stands out among them all with its hermit and eastern variations. The world of exotic butterflies also includes Hipparchia's distant cousins such as the Tiger, daggerwing, satyr, and sapho butterflies. Each one boasts vibrant colors that catch the eye instantly. Among these breathtaking creatures is the Orange kite swallowtail or Pierella nereis. Its bright orange wings adorned with delicate patterns make it a sight to behold in tropical regions. In addition to these remarkable specimens are unique species like the Pink-banded sister and orange-banded shoemaker butterflies. Their distinct color combinations create an aura of elegance wherever they flutter by. These mesmerizing insects have been admired for centuries; even renowned artist Daniel van den Bremden depicted Hipparchia alongside Crates in his artwork dating back to 1635-1537. For those who appreciate scientific illustrations from history, Curtis British Entomology Plate 205 provides a glimpse into the beauty of Satyridae members like Hipparchia. This detailed depiction captures their essence while showcasing their intricate wing patterns up close.