About this illustration
This precise black ink illustration features symmetrical cross-hatching detailing a long-tailed swallowtail, with subtle small red wing accents. It is ideal for natural history graphics, tattoo reference, and print design elements.
Prompt: “pen and ink drawing of a swallowtail butterfly with long tails, cross-hatching on white paper” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.
Editor's note (9.0/10): Matches the brief perfectly with clean cross-hatching, correct swallowtail anatomy, and only extremely minor, unnoticeable stylistic variation from a hand-drawn original.
Also searched as: swallowtail butterfly drawing · pen and ink insect art · cross hatching illustration · butterfly line art · vintage entomology print
Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG
Using this illustration — common questions
- Can I use this pen and ink swallowtail butterfly illustration for free, commercially?
- Yes. This illustration 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: “Pen And Ink Swallowtail Butterfly” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/pen-and-ink-swallowtail-butterfly-d4363e36) — CC BY 4.0
- What size is this illustration?
- The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
- Is this illustration AI-generated?
- Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “pen and ink drawing of a swallowtail butterfly with long tails, cross-hatching on white paper” 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 art & crafts images like this?
- Browse the Art & Crafts collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.
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