Butterflies & Moths

Our collection of antique prints of butterflies and moths captures the delicate beauty and scientific fascination surrounding the order Lepidoptera. Spanning the 18th to early 20th centuries, these engravings and chromolithographs include depictions of butterflies, moths, caterpillars, silkworms, and exotic species such as ornithoptera and tortrix. Key contributors include Francis Orpen Morris, whose History of British Butterflies is richly represented, as well as works from Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle, Royal Natural History, and The Butterflies & Moths of Europe. The prints range from natural history studies to more decorative or stylised renderings, with terminology drawn from classical taxonomy: Rhopalocera (butterflies), Heterocera (moths), and bombyx (silkmoths). They offer insight into Victorian scientific illustration, entomological classification, and the aesthetic appeal of insect life. Whether you're a collector, naturalist, or art lover, this collection celebrates the elegance and diversity of these winged wonders.