Red-spotted Purple

Invertebrates > Butterflies & Moths

The Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis) is an incomparably gorgeous forest butterfly celebrated as one of North America’s most brilliant examples of evolutionary Batesian mimicry. Gliding through sunlit woodland clearings with breathtaking iridescent...

Dark Green Fritillary

Invertebrates > Insects

OverviewThe Dark Green Fritillary (Speyeria aglaja, formerly Argynnis aglaja) is one of the most powerful, rapid, and breathtaking butterflies of the European summer countryside, belonging to the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae. Widely distributed across...

Comma Butterfly

Invertebrates > Insects

OverviewThe Comma Butterfly (Polygonia c-album) is a master of camouflage and an iconic member of the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae, widely distributed across the temperate deciduous woodlands and hedgerows of Eurasia from the Atlantic coast of Europe to...

Silver-washed Fritillary

Invertebrates > Insects

The Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) is the largest, most powerful, and most magnificent fritillary butterfly native to the ancient woodlands of Europe and temperate Asia. Sailing effortlessly along sun-dappled woodland rides and forest clearings on warm...

Purple Emperor

Invertebrates > Insects

The Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) is widely revered as the undisputed royalty of European butterflies, celebrated for its elusive high-canopy habits and the breathtaking, shifting purple iridescence that flashes across the wings of the male. Inhabiting ancient oak...