The prickly branches of a native lime bush poke throughout this painting – but this is the native habitat where the life cycle of the Dainty Swallowtail Butterfly takes place. Eggs, a caterpillar, two camouflaged chrysalis, a butterfly that has just emerged and is hanging to dry its wings, and at the top of the painting, a butterfly that has just taken off for its first flight.

Butterfly Life Cycle

Artwork Description

The Dainty Swallowtail (scientific name Papilio anactus) butterfly is a regular visitor to my garden. This native Australian butterfly loves citrus plants, and is illustrated in great detail just the way I found it in my garden – on a native Finger Lime bush. I managed to get a reference photo of 3 stages of its life cycle together in one shot (caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly) which inspired this detailed life cycle painting. If you look closely, you'll find the butterfly eggs too - completing, and continuing, the life cycle. This original painting is framed in a gorgeous natural timber frame and sage-green mat. It's ready to hang, and bring garden joy into your home or office.

Details

Framed Original Artwork Available for $950.00

Dimensions: 41cm (W) x 51cm (H) x 2cm (D)

Reproductions Available.
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