Lepidopteran Collection

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly
A mounted specimen of Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly from Papua New Guinea. Male specimen measuring 188 mm across wingtips. See 14964 for the female which is larger

Morpho cypris, blue morpho butterfly
Butterfly from Central America. South America. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Phoebis sennae, cloudless sulphur butterfly
Photograph of a mounted specimen of cloudless sulphur. Male. Species occurs on the Galapagos Islands

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Sea green swallowtail butterfly
Sea green swallowtail (Papilio lorquinianus) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Borneo, Java, Sumatra and in the Philippines

Crowned hairstreak butterfly (Thecla coronata). This is the underside of a female specimen from Tungurahua, Ecuador

H. W. Bates illustrated notebooks
Plate 7 from a notebook of Henry W. Bates (1825-92) relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Painted lady butterfly C016 / 2299
Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Entomological specimens of Lepidoptera
Unidentified photograph of mounted specimens of butterflies and moths

Butterflies from the Amazon by H. W. Bates
A page (p 144) from a notebook of Henry W. Bates relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Entomological specimens of Lepidoptera
Unidentified photograph of mounted specimens of butterflies and moths

Spanish festoon butterfly (Zerynthia rumina). This specimen is from Spain

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfl
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly from the family Papilionidae

Morpho rhetenor, blue morpho butterfly
Illustrative plate of a blue morpho butterfly from Insects of China by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Pieridae sp. clouded yellow butterflies
Original drawing for a plate in A field guide to the butterflies of Britain and Europe. Artwork by Brian Hargreaves. This picture must not be used without permission from Brian Hargreaves

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly

Peppered moth
Two specimens of peppered moths exhibited on a soot-covered tree. This is a good demonstration of genetic selection through changing environment

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) see 51935
Bates collections and notebooks are held at the Natural History Museum, London. Bates is best known for his publication Naturalis on the River Amazon (1863) and his work on mimicry

Examples of mimicry among butterflies
Plate from On the lepidoptera of the Amazon Valley. Transactions of the Linnean Society, by H.W. Bates, 1862

Butterfly studies
A plate from a field note book of Rose Monteiro depicting butterfly studies

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly

H. W. Bates illustrated notebook
Plate 7 from a notebook of Henry W. Bates (1825-92) relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus). This moth is endemic to Madagascar

Fulgora laternaria, peanut head bug. How the peanut head bug got its name is self-evident. Its spectacular head is shaped like a peanut and, at six centimetres or so, is almost as long as its body

Caterpillar egg
Scanning electron microscope image of a caterpillar egg (x 90), the caterpillar emerges by chewing through the shell (x 350)

Morpho menelaus, blue morpho
Scanning electron microscope image of the wing scales from the wing of a South American blue morpho butterfly (x 670 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

Morpho menelaus, Cramers blue butterfly

Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. 1726 edition

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), underside, sitting on a blade of grass, Altmuehlsee, Bavaria, Germany
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Silver-green blue (Lysandra coridon) Underside Other animals, Insects, Butterflies, Animals, Bad Neustadt an der Saale
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Silver-green blue (Lysandra coridon) Other animals, Insects, Butterflies, Animals, Bad Neustadt an der Saale
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Chalkhill blues (Lysandra coridon) Other animals, Insects, Butterflies, Animals, Bad Neustadt an der Saale
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Issoria Lathonia, Lura park, Lomazzo, Como province, Lombardy, Italy

Macro of Marbled White butterfly or Melanargia galathea on a red flower. Lombardy, Italy

Unpublished lepidoptera watercolour by Eleazar Albin
Plate from an album of unpublished watercolours of Lepidoptera by Eleazar Albin, 1720. Species depicted have not yet been identified

Gerhards Black Hairstreak (Satyrium abdominalis) is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. Photographed in Israel in June

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Scarlet-tipped Wasp Mimic Moth (Dinia eagrus) ~ Misiones, Argentina, South America

Lycaenidae, hairstreak butterflies
Original drawing for a plate in A field guide to the butterflies of the West Indies. Artwork by Brian Hargreaves. This image must not be used without permission from Brian Hargreaves

Ornithoptera allottei, birdwing butterfly
Image of the underside of a mounted male specimen of a birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera allottei)

Adonis blue butterfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum, London

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, Madagascan sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Papilio ulysses telegonus, swallowtail butterfly
Butterfly from Australasia/Batjan etc. On display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Moth egg
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a moth egg (x 90). The caterpillar emerges by chewing through the shell

Idea idea, idea tree nymph
Plate 24, an illustration of a pair of idea tree nymphs from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Danaus chrysippus, plain tiger butterfly
Photograph of a specimen of a plain tiger butterfly collected from Southern Europe

Zebra Mosaic and Stinky Leafwing, caterpillars
Plate no. 26 from the collection of Jamaican Lepidoptera 1889-1898. Watercolour on paper, 1892 by Lady Edith Blake (1845-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1892

Cerura vinula, puss moth
Watercolour on paper, c.1831 by Elizabeth Davy (d.1836). From the Elizabeth Davy collection of Butterflies & moths. Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1831

Caterpillars & pupa, Margaret Fountaine
Page 11 from bound volume. Watercolour and ink on paper, 1909 by Margaret Elizabeth Fountaine (1862-1940). Held in the Library and Archives Date: 1909

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"Lepidopteran Wonders: A Kaleidoscope of Butterfly Beauties" Step into the enchanting world of Lepidoptera, where vibrant hues and delicate wings take flight. From the majestic Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, to the mesmerizing sea green swallowtail butterfly, each species captivates with its unique charm. Among them is Phoebis sennae, the cloudless sulphur butterfly, gracefully fluttering through meadows in a burst of sunny yellow. And let us not forget Xanthopan morganii praedicta, the sphinx moth with its long proboscis perfectly adapted to sip nectar from deep-throated flowers. The crowned hairstreak butterfly showcases intricate patterns on its wings that resemble a regal crown fit for royalty. Meanwhile, Painted lady butterfly C016/2299 flaunts an artistic masterpiece painted by nature itself. Enter the realm of Morpho cypris - behold the breathtaking blue morpho butterfly. Its iridescent azure wings shimmer like precious gemstones under sunlight. These butterflies hail from Amazon rainforests and are celebrated in H. W. Bates' enthralling book "Butterflies from the Amazon. " Speaking of entomological wonders, imagine exploring H. W. Bates' illustrated notebooks filled with meticulous observations and sketches capturing these delicate creatures in their natural habitats. Delve deeper into this captivating world as you encounter various entomological specimens of Lepidoptera meticulously preserved for scientific study and admiration alike. Finally, meet the Spanish festoon butterfly - a true embodiment of elegance and grace with its striking black-and-white patterned wings that dance effortlessly through fields and gardens. In this vast tapestry woven by nature herself, Lepidopterans reveal their timeless allure through colors that defy imagination and patterns crafted with unparalleled precision.