Butterfly Journal — El Tesoro de la Juventud Blue Morpho Lepidoptera Plate Morpho menelaus & 14 Species

Carry the iridescent wonder of the world's most celebrated butterflies — where El Tesoro de la Juventud gathered fourteen extraordinary Lepidoptera from five continents onto a single luminous plate.

This hardcover journal celebrates a second iconic Lepidoptera plate from El Tesoro de la Juventud (The Book of Knowledge), the beloved Spanish-language encyclopedia of the early 20th century that introduced generations to the marvels of natural history. At the heart of this composition reigns the legendary Morpho menelaus — the Blue Morpho, whose brilliant iridescent wings have made it the most iconic butterfly in the world. Surrounding it, thirteen further species from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia create a chromatic survey of the order Lepidoptera that is both scientifically precise and visually breathtaking. The same plate graces both front and back covers on a rich blue background, a custom intervention by LeBonJournal that amplifies the jewel-like quality of each specimen.

Front & Back Cover — Fourteen Lepidoptera: The plate unites an extraordinary cast of species: the Morpho menelaus (Blue Morpho) with its legendary iridescent wings; the vivid orange Dryas iulia (Julia Butterfly) of the Americas; the boldly patterned Abraxas grossulariata (Magpie Moth); the deep orange Appias nero (Orange Albatross) in both male and female forms; the woodland Asterocampa celtis (Hackberry Emperor) and warm-toned Asterocampa clyton (Tawny Emperor); the familiar Pieris brassicae (Large White); the delicate Colias chrysotheme (Lesser Clouded Yellow); the Southeast Asian Tascina nicevillei; the dramatic Catocala nupta (Red Underwing moth); a cryptic Cossidae wood moth; the banded Eunebristis oncotera; and the meadow-dwelling Maniola jurtina (Meadow Brown) with its characteristic eye-spots.

Why This Journal Inspires:

• The legendary Morpho menelaus — the world's most iconic iridescent butterfly — takes center stage, surrounded by 13 remarkable species from five continents
• Drawn from El Tesoro de la Juventud, the early 20th-century Spanish encyclopedia that shaped natural history education across generations
• Blue background — a custom intervention by LeBonJournal — echoes the iridescent wings of the Morpho and transforms the classic plate into a vibrant contemporary keepsake
• A complete chromatic survey of Lepidoptera diversity: from the cryptic wood moth to the blazing Orange Albatross and the dramatic Red Underwing

Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover lined journal
• Pages: 150 perforated lined pages (75 sheets) for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that lays flat and flexes for comfortable writing
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches
• Weight: Approximately 400g
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print on custom blue background

Perfect For:

• Blue Morpho admirers, lepidopterists, and butterfly enthusiasts celebrating the world's most iconic iridescent species
• Nature journalers, field naturalists, and wildlife illustrators inspired by classic natural history plates
• Collectors of vintage encyclopedias and Spanish-language cultural heritage, especially El Tesoro de la Juventud
• Travelers to the Amazon, Southeast Asia, and European meadows inspired by the habitats of these fourteen species
• Educators and students of entomology, biology, and natural history illustration
• Gift for nature lovers and curious minds celebrating the beauty of the natural world

Carry the legacy of El Tesoro de la Juventud — where the iridescent wings of Morpho menelaus remind us that nature's greatest artistry needs no human hand to perfect it.

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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.