Swallow Tailed Butterfly 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

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

Ornithoptera alexandrae, Queen Alexandras birdwing butterfly

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

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

Sketchbooks of Lepidoptera, Margaret Fountaine
Various larvae and pupae watercolours with descriptions, 1933-35 Date: 1933

Papilio ulysses, ulysses butterfly
Image of a mounted specimen of a ulysses butterfly, from Indonesia

Papilio machaon, swallowtail
Plate 1 from A Life-History of the British Butterflies (1906) Vol 1, by Theo Johnson

Papilio sp. and Cymothoe althea, swallowtails
Watercolour by Gerrit Wartenaar Lambertz from the Cramer Drawings Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Papilio xuthus, swallowtail butterfly
Photograph of a Natural History Museum mounted specimen of a swallowtail butterfly, viewed from above

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

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

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

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 above

Three Butterflies Wasp 1646 Etching first state
Artokoloro

USA, Arizona, Sonoran Desert. Swallow-tailed butterfly on penstemmon flower. Credit as
USA, Arizona, Sonoran Desert. Swallow-tailed butterfly on Penstemon flower. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Still life of flowers, 1610s (oil on panel)
BAL328707 Still life of flowers, 1610s (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Kasper or Gaspar van den (1595-1648) (attr. to); 69.5x50.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Caterpillar of Swallow-tailed Butterfly

Orchard swallowtail butterflies, artwork C016 / 5986
Orchard swallowtail (Papilio aegeus) butterflies. Artwork from Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite and other islands in the Indian

Papilio butterflies, artwork C016 / 5985
Papilio sp. butterflies. Artwork from Insects of New Holland, New Zealand, New Guinea, Otaheite and other islands in the Indian, Southern and Pacific Oceans by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Birdwing butterfly C016 / 5881
Birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera allottei). Underside of a mounted male specimen

Bhutan glory butterfly C016 / 5693
Bhutan glory butterfly (Bhutanitis ludlowi). This butterfly is an endangered species, found in South Asia

Swallotail butterfly C016 / 5663
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio ulysses telegonus)

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

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

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

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)

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"Captivating Beauty: The Swallow-Tailed Butterfly" Discover the mesmerizing world of the Swallow-Tailed Butterfly, also known as Ornithoptera alexandrae or Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly. This enchanting creature, featured in Margaret Fountaine's "Sketchbooks of Lepidoptera, " is a true marvel of nature. Found in Bhutan and Yunnanopapilio, the two-tailed Bhutan glimmers with its vibrant colors and graceful flight. Meanwhile, in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, USA, these butterflies can be spotted delicately perched on penstemmon flowers - a sight that truly captures their elegance. Amongst its relatives are other remarkable species such as Ornithoptera allottei and Papilio ulysses telegonus. Each one possesses unique patterns and hues that make them stand out in any natural setting. Not to be forgotten is Papilio machaon, commonly referred to as the swallowtail butterfly for its distinct tail-like extensions. These swallowtails share their habitat with Cymothoe althea and various Papilio species, creating a breathtaking display of diversity wherever they flutter by. Their presence adds an extra touch of magic to gardens worldwide. Whether you're an avid lepidopterist or simply appreciate nature's wonders, encountering a Swallow-Tailed Butterfly will leave you captivated by its beauty. So next time you spot one gracefully dancing through the air or resting on a flower petal, take a moment to admire this exquisite creation – it's truly something extraordinary.