Brush Footed Butterfly Collection (page 6)

Arygynnis adippe, high brown fritillary

Aglais urticae, small tortoiseshell
Plate 26 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Argynnis adippe, high brown fritillary
Plate 29 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Erebia aethiops, scotch argus butterfly

Parthenos sylvia salentia, clipper butterfly

Handwritten notes by John Abbot
Handwritten notes to accompany Plate 34, 7 from Volume 16 by John Abbot. Illustration of Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Argynnis paphia var. valezina, female silver washed fritilla
Plate 12, figure 22 from Natural History of British Butterflies Vol.1, c. 1914 by Frederick William Frohawk (1861-1946). Held in the Entomology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Melanargia galathea, marbled white butterfly
Close-up of the wings of the Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), native to most of Europe and North Africa

Siproeta stelenes, Malachite butterfly
The malachite butterfly is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green of the butterflys wings. It is found throughout the Southern United States to Brazil

Vanessa atalanta, red admiral
Photograph of a the upperside of mounted specimen of a female red admiral. Ranges from Europe and N. Africa to China and Japan, also N. America

Hypolimnas misippus, diadem butterfly
Photograph of a diadem butterfly (Hypolimnas misippus) collected from the South American and Old World Tropics

Nymphalis phalerati, silver spotted fritillary
An illustration of a Great American silver spotted fritillary butterfly and and may cock or flesh coloured passion flower by John Abbot (1751-1840)

Nymphalis antiopa, Camberwell beauty
An illustration of a mourning cloak or Camberwell beauty butterfly (upper and under side shown). Taken from Insects of Georgia by John Abbot (1751-1840)

Cethosia mietneri, Tamil lace wing butterfly
Detail from plate 39 of Tamil lace wing butterflies from The Lepidoptera of Celyon by Frederic C. Moore (1830 -1907)

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The brush-footed butterfly, also known as the peacock butterfly (Inachis io), is a stunning insect found in Surinam. With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, it captivates observers worldwide. In search of nectar, the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) gracefully flutters among Common Boneset, Agueweed or Feverwort (Eupatorium) in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Another enchanting species is the Morpho cypris, commonly referred to as the blue morpho butterfly. Its iridescent wings shimmer with shades of blue that seem almost magical. Similarly captivating is the Morpho rhetenor, another type of blue morpho butterfly found in Surinam. A beautiful sight unfolds as two Marbled White Butterflies (Melanargia galathea) delicately rest on Brownray Knapweed (Centaurea jacea) in North Hesse, Hesse, Germany. The contrast between their white wings and the vibrant flowers creates a picturesque scene. Germany also boasts sightings of Marbled White butterflies alone - Melanargia galathea graces its landscapes with elegance and grace. These delicate creatures are often seen fluttering amidst nature's beauty. Amidst this natural wonderland thrives not only these magnificent insects but also other wildlife such as the white wagtail (Motacilla alba). It adds an element of charm to any landscape it inhabits alongside these breathtaking butterflies. Joining this symphony of colors and life is yet another member from the Morpho family - Morpho menelaus - showcasing its mesmerizing hues against lush greenery. Even fruits like Ananas comosus or pineapple become partakers in this dance with nature when visited by Philaethria dido butterflies. Their presence highlights how interconnected all living beings are within our ecosystem.