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
Tiger Longwing Butterfly
Tree Nymph Butterfly
Beautiful contrasts in this butterfly's wings.
Native to Thailand to Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and North Australia.
I had to wait very patiently for the open wing pose!
Euploea core, also known as The Common Crow, resting on a leaf.
Irridescent
Lacewing Butterfly
Although this form of the species is blue, it's actually known as a Great Yellow Mormon butterfly! Colour me curious!
Mourning Cloak
White Peacock
Tiger Longwing
Queen butterfly enjoying a sunny day.
Zebra Longwing
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
Black Swallowtail
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
