Butterflies of Illinois Poster Print

A colorful collage of scientifically accurate illustration of various species of butterflies native to Illinois. The layout features twenty species, including some of the states most beautiful species.

Species included:

AMERICAN COPPER (Lycaena phlaeas)
AMERICAN PAINTED LADY (Vanessa virginiensis)
BLACK SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio polyxenes)
COMMON BUCKEYE (Junonia coenia)
EASTERN TAILED-BLUE (Cupido comyntas)
EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio troilus)
GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio cresphontes Cramer)
GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)
HACKBERRY EMPEROR (Asterocampa celtis)
MONARCH (Danaus plexippus)
MOURNING CLOAK (Nymphalis antiopa)
NORTHERN PEARLY-EYED (Enodia anthedon)
ORANGE SULPHUR (Colias eurytheme)
PIPEVINE SWALLOWTAIL (Battus philenor)
QUESTION MARK (Polygonia interrogationis)
RED ADMIRAL (Vanessa atalanta)
RED-SPOTTED PURPLE (Limenitis arthemis)
SPICEBUSH SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio troilus)
VARIEGATED FRITILLARY (Euptoieta claudia)

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Illinois is home to about 150 butterfly species, including iconic ones like the Monarch – which is the official state insect – as well as the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Painted Lady, and Red Admiral, alongside smaller ones like Azures and Hairstreaks. These insects are crucial pollinators and can be found statewide in fields, gardens, and roadsides. More information on Illinois butterflies visit: Illinois DNR, Chicago Botanic Garden, and iNaturalist as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Butterflies of Illinois poster features 18 different types of butterflies, complete with both common and scientific names and is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. Poster can be signed or customized by the artist on request.

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.