Papilionidae Collection (page 5)

Papilio palinurus, emerald swallowtail
SEM image of an emerald swallowtails wing

Papilio hyllus
Plate 93 taken from De Uitlandsche Kapellen by Pieter Cramer, 1721-1776

Papilio machaon, old world swallowtail
SEM image of Papilio machaon wing

Papilio palinurus, emerald swallowtail
SEM image of an emerald swallowtails wing

Kim Goodger with butterfly specimen
Kim Goodger a curator at The Natural History Museum, London. The specimen featured is a Papilio sp

Papilio, black streaked little yellow butterfly
Illustration of a black streaked little yellow butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 241, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Papilio, clouded yellow butterfly

Papilio, red butterfly
Illustration of a red butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 306, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

No. 179 & 180 Palilio Erebus
Illustration and caption by John Abbot (1751-1840). Caption reads: Taken from 21st March in Pine Woods, very rare, it flies swift, the female has a broader border of black, this is the male of No

Papilio, little brown butterfly
Illustration of a little brown butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 277, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Papilio eubule, brimstone butterfly
Illustration of a brimstone butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 211, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Papilio telamon and Papilio agamemnon, butterflies
An illustration of Chinese butterflies. Plate 26 from Insects of China 1798 by E. Donovan

Poanes, broad grafs skipper butterfly
Illustration of a broad grafs skipper butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 307, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Papilio, little yellow butterfly
Illustration of a little yellow butterfly by John Abbot, Tab 240, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Papilio ajax, black barred swallowtail butterfly
Plate 78 from Natural History of the Coleoptera and Lepidopterous Insects (1804) by John Abbot (1751-1840)

Eurytides marcellus, zebra swallowtail (bottom)
Plate from an album of unpublished watercolours of Lepidoptera by Eleazar Albin, 1720

Troides haliphron, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the underside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Troides haliphron) from the family Papilionidae

Swallowtail butterfly
Plate from an album of unpublished watercolours of Lepidoptera by Eleazar Albin, 1720

Papilio sp. banded swallowtail
Plate from an album of unpublished watercolours of Lepidoptera by Eleazar Albin, 1720

Swallowtail butterfly from the collections at the Natural History Museum, London

Papilio thoas, swallowtail butterfly
The thaos swallowtail butterfly from Mexico. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Papilio machaon, swallowtail butterfly
A photograph of a mounted specimen of the common swallowtail. Found in Europe, but only in the Norfolk Broads region of the U.K

Scarce Swallowtail by John Curtis (1791 - 1862) from British Entomology

Papilio, white butterfly
Illustration of a white butterfly by John Abbot, Tab, 275, Volume 16 from the Abbot Collection held in the Natural History Museums Entomology Library

Papilio, butterflies
Illustration and text by John Abbot: No 38, 39 & 40 Papilio taken 5th March. Common it may be met with most parts of the summer and autumn, the caterpillar is rarely met with

Papilio sp. butterflies
Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite & other islands in the Indian, Southern & Pacific Oceans by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio sp. butterflies
Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite & other islands in the Indian, Southern & Pacific Oceans by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio epius
An illustrative plate from Insects of China by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio laomedon
An illustrative plate from Insects of China by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio hippona, Papilio cyane & Papilio coenobita
Plate 35 from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio polytes & Papilio polymnester
The common mormon (Papilio polytes) and the blue mormon (Papilio polymnestor). Plate 20 from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio leucippe and Papilio danae
Plate 26 from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Papilio heliacon and Papilio idaeus, swallowtails
Plate 19, an illustration of a pair of swallowtail butterflies from Insects of India by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Bhutanitis (Yunnanopapilio) mansfieldi, two-tailed Bhutan gl
A two-tailed Bhutan glory butterfly collected by George Forrest in 1918. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Viewed from underneath

Papilio peranthus

Swallowtail butterfly, papilio kama
Wing detail

Papilio machaon, old world swallowtail
SEM image of a Papilio machaon wing

Papilio kama, swallowtail butterfly
A UV image of a swallowtail butterfly. The swallowtail is the U.Ks largest native butterfly, but it is now resticted to the Norfolk Broads

Troides haliphron, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Troides haliphron) from the family Papilionidae

Troides plato, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the underside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Troides plato) from the family Papilionidae

Troides hypolitus, birdwing butterfly

Ornithoptera aesacus, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the underside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera aesacus) from the family Papilionidae

Troides vandepolli, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the underside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Troides vandepolli) from the family Papilionidae

Troides criton, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the underside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Troides criton) from the family Papilionidae

Ornithoptera victoriae, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of mounted specimen of a birdwing butterfly from the family Papilionidae

Bhutanitis lidderdalii, Bhutan glory
A mounted specimen of a male Bhutan glory butterfly which is an endangered species found in South Asia

Ornithoptera meridionalis, birdwing butterfly
Digital image of the upperside of a mounted specimen of a female birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera meridionalis) from the family Papilionidae

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The Papilionidae family, also known as swallowtail butterflies, is a diverse and captivating group of insects. One remarkable member is the Ornithoptera alexandrae, commonly referred to as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly. With its vibrant colors and impressive wingspan, this species truly stands out in the world of butterflies. Another stunning representative of this family is the sea green swallowtail butterfly. Its delicate yet striking appearance makes it a true gem among its counterparts. The intricate patterns on its wings are reminiscent of an artist's brushstroke. In North Tyrol, Austria, one can witness the mesmerizing sight of an Apollo butterfly nectaring on a flower. This RF image captures the beauty and gracefulness that these creatures possess. It serves as a reminder of nature's wonders found in even the most unexpected places. Venturing into Mercantour National Park reveals another enchanting sight – the European swallowtail butterfly gracefully perched on a flower. Its presence adds vibrancy to this picturesque landscape while showcasing Mother Nature's artistry at its finest. The Emperor Swallowtail (Papilio ophidicephalus) takes center stage with its regal appearance and majestic flight pattern. Found in select regions, encountering this magnificent creature is truly a privilege for any nature enthusiast or photographer. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria's Pleven region lies another breathtaking scene - an Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) fluttering between meadow sage flowers. This charming display highlights how these butterflies effortlessly blend into their natural surroundings while bringing joy to all who behold them. Butterflies and Moths Plate 1 showcases various members of Papiliones including Erycinidae species among others; each displaying unique characteristics that make them fascinating subjects for study or admiration. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its incredible adaptations – such as seen in Red Helen swallowtail caterpillar which mimics a snake.