Bhutan Glory
The Bhutan Glory (Bhutanitis lidderdalii) is celebrated in this elegant print, its long-tailed hindwings and distinctive orange, black, and cream markings reproduced with striking clarity and colour. Native to the eastern Himalayas and neighbouring regions, the Bhutan glory is one of the world’s most spectacular swallowtail butterflies. Its range extends through Bhutan, northeast India, northern Myanmar, and into parts of southern China and Indochina, favouring ridges and high forest slopes between 1,500 and 2,700 metres — often seen drifting slowly at treetop level or gliding from hilltop to hilltop on its leisurely, unpredictable flight.
Discovered in the 19th century and legally protected in much of its range, the Bhutan glory is a true specialist: its larvae feed solely on Aristolochia vines, which render caterpillars and adults distasteful to predators. The butterfly displays seasonal broods — typically one or two generations each year — and adults may live for many months, an unusually long life for a butterfly. When at rest, the butterfly typically spreads its wings flat, hiding the splashes of orange from above and blending into the canopy’s dappled shadows. The combination of cryptic behaviour and forest-dwelling habits has made the Bhutan glory elusive, highly sought after by butterfly enthusiasts, and an important symbol for regional conservation.
This refined plate adapts the updated Bugs artwork to generous landscape format, using the giclée process on heavyweight 250gsm archival matte paper. The finish brings out every nuanced marking and wing shape — an artful, enduring tribute to one of Asia’s most celebrated butterflies.
Bugs Series
Bugs gathers illustrations adapted from and inspired by founder Simon Tyler's book Bugs, published by Pavilion Children’s Books in 2017. The series celebrates the graphic elegance of insect life: armour-like exoskeletons, iridescent wings, compound eyes, and the ingenious mechanics of movement and camouflage. It’s a visual field guide reimagined—clean, bold forms and carefully tuned palettes that bring structure to the surface.
Each piece begins with the research-led drawings from the book and then goes further: refined linework, rebalanced composition, and subtle textural detailing designed for generous print sizes. The aim is clarity and presence — images that feel scientifically grounded yet striking on the wall. Printed with the same archival care as our other series, Bugs turns natural history into crisp, enduring graphic art.
Printing & Materials
Our Bugs series is produced in collaboration with specialist fine-art printing partners using museum-grade 250 gsm archival giclée paper.
Each print is made to order with exceptional precision and colour accuracy, using pigment-based inks for long-term stability and rich tonal depth.
Prints are carefully rolled in acid-free tissue and shipped in rigid cardboard tubes to ensure they arrive in perfect condition, ready for framing.
All materials and processes are chosen for their longevity, texture, and fidelity to the original artwork, reflecting our commitment to quality and craft.