Robert Thornton's Temple of Flora from 1807 illustrates the sexual system developed by Carl Linnaeus

but because of their long neck they have a snake-like appearance which leads people to refer them as snakebirds

The magnificent black tulip magnolia blossom has an amazing purple colour and smells divine

A suggestive but very pretty pink flower with maroon coloured pods hanging underneath

A brilliant example of nature

Rhopalocera II detail Ramme:guldramme Robert Thornton's Temple of FloraEntomology. More than two thirds of all known organisms are insects dating back around 400 million years. Four gorgeous butterflies in earthy tones. Pair it with our lovely oak frame for an even more flattering effect. Printed with Japanese archival ink on a matte Hahnemhle paper in our own studio in rural Copenhagen, Denmark. Design no. 5411 Explore the Insectum collection