The banded peacock butterfly is one of Costa Rica's most graceful butterflies. With its distinctive black and white wing markings, it floats elegantly through gardens, clearings and along the edges of the rainforest. Its contrasting wings make it instantly recognisable, while its calm way of flying often makes it easy to follow. When it perches on a leaf or flower, its beauty really comes into its own.
This photo collection captures the butterfly in different moments: floating in soft sunlight, resting among green leaves or drinking nectar in tropical flowers. The simplicity of its black-and-white pattern forms a beautiful contrast to the exuberant colours of its surroundings - a quiet reminder that beauty can sometimes be found precisely in simplicity.
The banded peacock butterfly symbolises the fragile but vital role of insects in Costa Rica's ecosystem. It is not only an aesthetic presence, but also an important pollinator. This series is an ode to the subtle elegance of a butterfly that is often seen but never bored.