Butterflies are beautiful insects, with it’s unusual shape and colorful wings, it’s a popular tattoo choice for women. Overwhelmingly, cultural myth and lore honor the butterfly as a symbol of transformation because of its impressive process of metamorphosis.

From egg, to larvae (caterpillar), to pupa (the chrysalis or cocoon) and from the cocoon the butterfly emerges in her unfurling glory. What a massive amount of transition this tiny creature undergoes. Consider for a moment the kind of energy this expends. I daresay if a human were to go through this kind of change we’d freak out!

These butterfly tattoos are quite beautiful and stylish!

Butterfly Tattoo on the arm

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Butterfly on the Nape

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The Monarch Butterfly on the Finger

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Butterfly on the Wrist

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Butterfly Outline on the Back

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Mini-Butterfly on the Foot

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Butterfly Wings Spanning Entire Back

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Half body Butterfly

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Multiple Butterflies Across the Shoulder

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Butterfly Take-Off

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The Small Butterfly on the Chest

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Split Hand Butterfly

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Butterfly with Flowers

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