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Pupating Collection

"Pupating: The Magical Transformation of Butterflies" Witness the incredible journey of a butterfly

Background imagePupating Collection: Digital composite of Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) caterpillar, pupa

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

Background imagePupating Collection: Fly life cycle, artwork C018 / 0298

Fly life cycle, artwork C018 / 0298
Fly life cycle. Diagram and artworks showing the stages in the life cycle of a fly. The winged adult stage is at top centre

Background imagePupating Collection: Caterpillar of Silkmoth (Bombyx mori) in cocoon woven inbetween leaves

Caterpillar of Silkmoth (Bombyx mori) in cocoon woven inbetween leaves

Background imagePupating Collection: Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) caterpillars

Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) caterpillars, group in procession on ground prior to pupating, Castilla y Leon, Spain, March

Background imagePupating Collection: Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) newly formed pupa, still soft, Oxfordshire, England, August

Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) newly formed pupa, still soft, Oxfordshire, England, August

Background imagePupating Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imagePupating Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly formed pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly formed pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imagePupating Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) larva, shedding skin to turn into pupa

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) larva, shedding skin to turn into pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imagePupating Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly emerged adult, resting beside empty pupa on stinging nettle

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly emerged adult, resting beside empty pupa on stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imagePupating Collection: Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, about to hatch, hanging from stinging nettle leaf

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, about to hatch, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imagePupating Collection: Green hawkmoth caterpillar on a stem eating leaf, side view

Green hawkmoth caterpillar on a stem eating leaf, side view

Background imagePupating Collection: Bombyx mori, Silkmoth, Silkworms eating green leaves

Bombyx mori, Silkmoth, Silkworms eating green leaves

Background imagePupating Collection: Hawk moth cocoon C016 / 2201

Hawk moth cocoon C016 / 2201
Hawk moth cocoon. Cocoon containing a lime hawk moth (Mimas tiliae) pupa. This moth is found in throughout the Palaearctic region and the Near East

Background imagePupating Collection: Silkmoth with a cocoon

Silkmoth with a cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) on a cocoon. The cocoon was spun by the silkmoth caterpillar to protect it as it pupated into the silkmoth

Background imagePupating Collection: Silkmoth cocoon C014 / 4630

Silkmoth cocoon C014 / 4630
Silkmoth cocoon. Cocoon of a silkmoth (Bombyx mori), which has been split open to reveal the pupa inside

Background imagePupating Collection: Silkmoth with a cocoon C014 / 4629

Silkmoth with a cocoon C014 / 4629
Silkmoth with a cocoon. Adult silkmoth (Bombyx mori) on a cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4588

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4588
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons. Redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly larvae pupating inside their cocoons

Background imagePupating Collection: Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4587

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons C014 / 4587
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoons. Redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly larvae pupating inside their cocoons

Background imagePupating Collection: Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4586

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4586
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon. Larva of a redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4585

Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon C014 / 4585
Redbase Jezebel butterfly cocoon. Larva of a redbase Jezebel (Delias pasithoe) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Butterfly cocoon C014 / 4583

Butterfly cocoon C014 / 4583
Butterfly cocoon. Person holding the cocoon of a butterfly (order Lepidoptera)

Background imagePupating Collection: Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4579

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4579
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4578

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4578
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4577

Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon C014 / 4577
Chinese windmill butterfly cocoon. Larva of a Chinese windmill (Byasa alcinous) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Common mime butterfly cocoon C014 / 4575

Common mime butterfly cocoon C014 / 4575
Common mime butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common mime (Chilasa clytia) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Common evening brown butterfly cocoon C014 / 4576

Common evening brown butterfly cocoon C014 / 4576
Common evening brown butterfly cocoon. Larva of a common evening brown (Melanitis leda) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4561

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4561
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4560

Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon C014 / 4560
Indian fritillary butterfly cocoon. Larva of an Indian fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius) butterfly pupating inside its cocoon

Background imagePupating Collection: Chironomus gnat larva C017 / 8351

Chironomus gnat larva C017 / 8351
Chironomus gnat larva. The chironomids or non-biting midges are a type of fly. They are sometimes known as bloodworms due to the red colour of some of their larvae

Background imagePupating Collection: Moth chrysalis

Moth chrysalis on a leaf. A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera). Inside the chrysalis is the metamorphosing (developing) caterpillar (larva)

Background imagePupating Collection: Banana skipper butterfly chrysalis

Banana skipper butterfly chrysalis
Banana skipper (Erionota torus) butterfly chrysalis. A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies (order Lepidoptera)

Background imagePupating Collection: Blowfly pupa hatching, SEM

Blowfly pupa hatching, SEM
Blowfly pupa hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly adult emerging from its pupa

Background imagePupating Collection: Blowfly maggot pupa, SEM

Blowfly maggot pupa, SEM
Blowfly pupa on carpet. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly pupa that will hatch an adult fly. A blowfly lays its eggs on dead bodies

Background imagePupating Collection: Common Swallowtail Chrysalis

Common Swallowtail Chrysalis
Common Swallowtail butterfly emerging from a chrysalis (Papilio machaon)

Background imagePupating Collection: Common Swallowtail Butterfly

Common Swallowtail Butterfly
Common Swallowtail butterfly newly emerged from a chrysalis (Papilio machaon)



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"Pupating: The Magical Transformation of Butterflies" Witness the incredible journey of a butterfly, from its humble beginnings as a caterpillar to its stunning emergence as an adult. In this captivating digital composite, we explore the process of pupating, where these delicate creatures undergo a remarkable transformation. First, we encounter the Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar, munching on leaves and growing in size. As it reaches maturity, it forms a chrysalis or pupa. This stage is beautifully depicted with a Pine Processionary Moth caterpillar group marching together on the ground before entering their individual cocoons. Moving forward, our attention turns to the Peacock Butterfly's newly formed soft pupa in Oxfordshire. Its vibrant colors hint at the beauty that awaits within. Similarly, we observe Painted Lady butterflies hanging from stinging nettle leaves in various stages of pupation - some shedding their skin to reveal their impending transformation. The anticipation builds as we witness one Painted Lady after another emerge from their protective casings into adulthood. A newly emerged adult rests beside an empty pupa while others gracefully emerge from their cocoons still attached to stinging nettle leaves. This series showcases nature's exquisite artistry and reminds us of the wonders that occur right under our noses. From larva shedding skin to emerging adults spreading their wings for flight - each moment captures both fragility and resilience. Join us on this enchanting journey through time as butterflies undergo metamorphosis and remind us of life's endless possibilities for growth and renewal.