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A brown, orange and white patterned butterfly rests with wings spread on rough tree bark
A brown, orange and white patterned butterfly rests with wings spread on rough tree bark

About this photo

A detailed butterfly with spread wing eye-spot markings sits centered on textured, cracked tree bark, with soft natural side lighting. This sharp macro shot is ideal for nature education content, wildlife blogs, or print decor.

Prompt: “mourning cloak butterfly on tree bark” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed macro shot matching the brief, with natural lighting and no visible defects, only very minor wing patterning divergence from a true mourning cloak that is only noticeable on close inspection.

Also searched as: macro insect photo · wildlife close up · tree bark texture

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this butterfly perched on tree bark photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Butterfly Perched On Tree Bark” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/butterfly-perched-on-tree-bark-f5655ccf) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “mourning cloak butterfly on tree bark” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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