Butterfly – Viceroy (Limenitis archippus)
This bold, graphic print features the Viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus), a bright orange and black species native to North America. Its vivid wing pattern mirrors that of the Monarch, making the two easy to confuse — a remarkable example of mimicry that has fascinated naturalists for generations.
The Viceroy is widespread across the United States and southern Canada, thriving in habitats with willows and poplars where its caterpillars feed. Adults are medium-sized butterflies with deep orange wings marked by black veins and a distinctive single black line that crosses the hindwings — the key feature that separates them from the Monarch. Their quick, low flight often takes them over open meadows, lake edges, and wetlands.
Unlike its migratory relative, the Viceroy overwinters locally in its larval stage, rolled securely within a leaf bound by silk. Its resemblance to the Monarch was once thought to be Batesian mimicry (a harmless species imitating a toxic one), but both are now known to be distasteful to predators. This shared warning signal, a form of Müllerian mimicry, strengthens protection for both species and demonstrates how evolution shapes pattern and behaviour together.
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.