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A painted lady butterfly perches gently on the tip of a person's finger against blurred green foliage.

About this photo

A close-up macro shot of a patterned butterfly resting calmly on an adult fingertip, with a soft out-of-focus natural green background. This peaceful, delicate image works well for nature posts, wildlife articles and mindfulness themed designs.

Prompt: “butterfly resting on an adult's fingertip” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well composed and naturally lit with no visible artefacts, only a minor mismatch to the brief as only the fingertip is shown rather than a full adult.

Also searched as: butterfly on finger · macro butterfly · insect close up · wildlife photography · gentle nature

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this butterfly resting on fingertip 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 Resting On Fingertip” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/butterfly-resting-on-fingertip-a267a5ca) — 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 “butterfly resting on an adult's fingertip” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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