Butterflies

I’ve always been so pleased to find a butterfly house to visit.

Most of the butterflies in my collection of images are from tropical locations brought to us through local butterfly houses.  I think they are amazing creatures with such intricate patterns and striking colors on their wings.  They don’t have a very long life span so it is particularly exciting to arrive at a butterfly house just after a new batch has hatched. 
Mother of Pearls
Mother of Pearls
Tiger Longwing Butterfly
Tiger Longwing Butterfly
Tree Nymph Butterfly
Tree Nymph Butterfly
Beautiful contrasts in this butterfly's wings.
Beautiful contrasts in this butterfly's wings.
Native to Thailand to Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and North Australia.
Native to Thailand to Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and North Australia.
I had to wait very patiently for the open wing pose!
I had to wait very patiently for the open wing pose!
Euploea core, also known as The Common Crow, resting on a leaf.
Euploea core, also known as The Common Crow, resting on a leaf.
Irridescent
Irridescent
Lacewing Butterfly
Lacewing Butterfly
Although this form of the species is blue, it's actually known as a Great Yellow Mormon butterfly! Colour me curious!
Although this form of the species is blue, it's actually known as a Great Yellow Mormon butterfly! Colour me curious!
Mourning Cloak
Mourning Cloak
White Peacock
White Peacock
Tiger Longwing
Tiger Longwing
Queen butterfly enjoying a sunny day.
Queen butterfly enjoying a sunny day.
Zebra Longwing
Zebra Longwing
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
Black Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Queen Butterfly
Queen Butterfly

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