Butterfly – Sylphina Angel (Chorinea sylphina)

The Sylphina Angel (Chorinea sylphina) appears in this bright, distinctive print, its transparent wings and flashes of scarlet and blue captured in clean, graphic form. Native to the Andean cloud forests of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, this striking species is often seen darting through sunlight in the forest canopy, its glassy wings catching the light before it disappears back into the shade.

Found at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 metres, the Sylphina Angel thrives in cool, misty habitats rich in plant and insect life. Its wings are composed of translucent panels framed by black veins, edged with iridescent colour that changes with the angle of light. Adults sometimes rest beneath leaves or at the edges of streams, and if disturbed, they release a yellow defensive fluid from a small thoracic gland — an unusual behaviour among butterflies.

Caterpillars begin life feeding together in small groups, later building their own shelters from folded leaves before pupating. The species belongs to the family Riodinidae, or metalmark butterflies, a group known for intricate wing structures and brilliant reflective colours. The Sylphina Angel is one of its most distinctive members — a reminder of the diversity and ingenuity found in Andean lepidoptera.

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.