Statira Sulphur Butterfly whimsical tabletop piece This Alpine Black Swallowtail wing

This Alpine Black Swallowtail wing in a charming heart-covered background is like a love note from nature

The background photograph was captured by Beth Watson at San Roch Cemetery in New Orleans

Acherontia atropos is a native species commonly found in southern Europe and much of Africa

Selenocosmia

roll dung into round balls

Statira Sulphur Butterfly whimsical tabletop piece This Alpine Black Swallowtail wingThe Statira Sulphur (Aphrissa statira) is a medium sized yellow butterfly that inhabits the southern U. S., specifically Florida and Texas, as well as South America. Males display a bright yellow color with lighter edges, while females have a diverse range of colors, including yellow, cream, black spots and borders. The caterpillars of these butterflies mainly consume plants from the pea family, while adults prefer nectar from red and orange flowers.