Papilionid Collection

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.)

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

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

Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) showing snake mimicry, Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) female, nectaring on Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in wet meadow, East Haddam, Connecticut, USA

Raja Brookes Birdwing Butterfly (Trogonoptera brookiana), Borneo

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in garden, Norfolk, England, UK, June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), wings open, resting on plant stem. The Netherlands. August

RF - Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), male and female, in flight. The Netherlands. July

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

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

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

Chinese peacock butterfly (Papilio bianor) drinking nectar from a Hibiscus flower. To maintain position it flaps the wings which pick up pollen on their undersides from the stamens placed on the end

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

Common Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) backlit showing wing structure. Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, October

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on Wild carrot (Daucus carota) flowers. The Netherlands. August

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower. The Netherlands. July

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight, Finland, June

Male Mountain apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on wildflower, Finland. July

Male Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) eating from Wood cranesbill (Geranium sylvaticum), Finland. June

Close up of section of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar feet gripping stem of Wild carrot (Daucus carota). The Netherlands. August

Ventral view of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) in flight. The Netherlands. July

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp. ) flower, with cyclists in background
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on thistle (Cirsium sp.) flower, with cyclists in background. The Netherlands. July

RF - Two Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) flying to feed on thistle (Cirsium sp. ) bush in flower
RF - Two Swallowtail butterflies (Papilio machaon) flying to feed on thistle (Cirsium sp.) bush in flower. The Netherlands. July

Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns
824069 Fifteen Swallowtail butterflies (Family Papilionidae) in three columns, (watercolour with bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

Thirty-three butterflies, in four columns, belonging to the Papilionidae
824068 Thirty-three butterflies, in four columns, belonging to the Papilionidae and Danainae families, (bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

Four Birdwing butterflies (family Papilionidae) in two columns
824067 Four Birdwing butterflies (family Papilionidae) in two columns, representing both sexes of the Common Birdwing (Troides (Ornithoptera) Priamus), (bodycolour on grey paper) by Rowan

Golden Birdwing butterfly (Troides aeacus) Sheding Forest park, Kenting National Park, Taiwan

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) butterfly female in flight over field, sphragis present following copulation. Pargas, Aboland, Finland. July 2019

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius), Finland, July

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) nectaring on Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis). North Tyrol, Austria. June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) flying to red campion with proboscis extended, Finland, June

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) on flower, Pyrenees, France, May

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) on knapweed flower, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Common swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Spicebush swallowtail butterfly (Papilio troilus) nectaring on Zinnia in farm garden, wild and free. Madison, Connecticut, USA

Common swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Spanish festoon butterfly (Zerynthia rumina), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon gorganus) Catalonia, Spain April

Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) on early Goldenrod, French Creek State Park, Pennsylvania, USA, August

Tailed jay butterfly (Graphium agamemnon) captive, occurs in Asia

Eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies (Papilio glaucus) puddling, New Brunswick, Canada, June

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) in flight, Finland, Europe

Apollo butterfly (Parnasius apollo) feeding on flower, Mount Terminillo, Rieti, Lazio, Italy, July 2011

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The world of papilionid butterflies is a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors and intricate patterns. From the majestic RF - Apollo butterfly gracefully nectaring on a delicate flower in North Tyrol, Austria, to the elegant European swallowtail butterfly fluttering amidst the blooms of Mercantour National Park, these creatures never fail to captivate our hearts. But it's not just their beauty that makes them fascinating; they also possess remarkable adaptations. Take the Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar, for instance, showcasing its incredible snake mimicry as a defense mechanism against predators. Nature truly knows how to create astonishing imitations. In Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly females, we witness their graceful presence as they delicately sip nectar from Purple Loosestrife flowers. Their elegance is further mirrored by the Swallowtail butterfly found in Norfolk, England's gardens during June – a true symbol of nature's artistry. Meanwhile, resting upon ferns or leaves with an air of regality are male Cairns birdwing butterflies and Chinese peacock butterflies respectively. These magnificent creatures seem like living masterpieces painted by Mother Nature herself. Venturing into different regions brings us face-to-face with unique species such as Raja Brookes Birdwing Butterfly in Borneo or Apollo butterflies laying eggs on branches in Parainen, Finland. Each encounter offers an opportunity to appreciate the diversity and wonder present within this enchanting family. Lastly, we have the Scarce swallowtail butterfly landing gently on a flower near Orvieto, Italy – reminding us that even rare moments can be cherished if we keep our eyes open to nature's hidden treasures. In every corner of the globe where these papilionids roam free and spread their wings wide open under sunny skies or amidst lush greenery – there lies an invitation for us all to marvel at their splendor and embrace the magic they bring into our lives.