Lime Butterfly Watercolor Illustration PRINT

This is a print of my original watercolor painting of a Lime butterfly.

Papilio demoleus is a common and widespread swallowtail butterfly. The butterfly is also known as the lime butterfly, lemon butterfly, lime swallowtail, and chequered swallowtail. These common names refer to their host plants, which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies, it does not have a prominent tail. When the adult stage is taken into consideration, the lime swallowtail is the shortest-lived butterfly, with male adults dying after four days and females after a week. The butterfly is native to Asia and Australia, and can be considered an invasive pest in other parts of the world.
Printed locally on off white paper with archival inks.

I sign each print by hand before shipping so every print has been touched by the artist's hands.

Each painting is designed to provide a death-free alternative to having your favorite insects on your wall.
This watercolor would make a lovely addition to the home of any nature lover or bug collector, or anyone with an appreciation for these unique creatures.