Malachite Butterfly Angled
DownloadA gorgeous Malachite Butterfly (species Siproeta stelenes) seen at a medium distance with bamboo in the background, perched on a gray pipe. The lines of the bamboo and the pipe intersect diagonally to the angle of the butterfly's wing, forming a striking composition.
White Peacock Butterfly on Leaf 1
DownloadThis White Peacock Butterfly is seen from above and to the side, perched on a long narrow leaf against a mottled background. The characteristic dark spots on its light wings are distinctly visible.
Lacewing Butterfly on Leaf
DownloadA Leopard Lacewing Buttefly (species Cethosia cyane) perched on a leaf, facing slightly away from the camera with wings closed. This species is named for the lacy black, white and orange pattern on the undersides of the wings.
Metallic Blue Wave Butterfly
DownloadThe aptly named Metallic Blue Wave Butterfly (species Myscelia cyaniris), seen here from above resting on a gray pipe with its wings open. The wings are brilliant, iridescent blue with white markings. These gorgeous butterflies are native to Central and South America and eat fruit.
Malachite Butterfly Side
DownloadA Malachite Butterfly, (species Siproeta stelenes), seen close up from the side with wings folded. The underside of the butterfly's wing is brown with blue patches and dark lines. The butterfly is perched on a leaf, shown against a mostly light background, with a dark patch at the top of the photo. Malachite Butterflies are found from Florida to South America.
White Peacock Butterfly Front
DownloadPerched on a leaf, this White Peacock Butterfly (species Anartia jatrophae) is facing directly toward the camera, with wings spread. The undersides of the wings are visible, with light from above shining through the translucency of the wings.
White Peacock Butterfly on Leaf 2
DownloadThis White Peacock Butterfly is perched on a leaf, away from the camera and diagonally toward the upper right corner of the photo. The butterfly is seen from slightly above at a medium disatance against a blurred-out blue and green background. The White Peacock butterfly is known for being very territorial, chasing other butterflies out of its range. They migrate north in the fall and are killed by the frost, starting a new generation each year.
White Peacock Butterfly on White
DownloadA White Peacock Butterfly (species Anartia jatrophae) perched on a window, silhouetted against a pale blueish-white sky. The light shines through the light patches on the butterfly's wings, clearly outlining the pattern of brown lines. White Peacock butterflies are migratory, ranging from the southern US to Central America.
Parent category: Butterfly Pictures
