There are approximately 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, some familiar, some very rare. National Geographic Butterflies 2014 showcases some of the most beautiful in their natural habitats. This twelve month calendar provides close-up images of these small wonders of nature. Spacious grids include international holidays and moon phases. Sales of National Geographic calendars support vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs. Earth friendly, printed with soya-based inks on FSC certified paper.

Elegant winged creatures find their way into your heart and imagination each month of this 2014 wall calendar.

Elegant winged creatures find their way into your heart and imagination each month of this mini wall calendar.

This calendar features a stunning collection of hand-colored engravings of butterflies from the 19th century. The Cavallini Weekly Planner is a compact slim-sized 4" x 6" elastic-banded weekly planner. Inside pages include maps of major metropolitan cities, including New York, Paris and London.

Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was one of the greatest artist-naturalists of her time. Six plants, nine butterflies, and two beetles are named after her.

The world's most beautiful butterflies are identified by name and geographic location in this puzzle. The artwork is subtly organized into the graceful shape of a butterfly. Artwork by Ernest O. Brown. This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle measures 24" x 30" when complete.

Calendar Towels, first introduced to the market in the 1950s, have become much sought after collectibles. When the year is over, unlike paper calendars that are usually thrown away, calendar towels can be used as kitchen towels, stitched into decorative pillows or framed for attractive wall hangings. Join in this tradition by starting your own collection today.

Calendar Towels, first introduced to the market in the 1950s, have become much sought after collectibles. When the year is over, unlike paper calendars that are usually thrown away, calendar towels can be used as kitchen towels, stitched into decorative pillows or framed for attractive wall hangings. Join in this tradition by starting your own collection today.

People have always marveled at the colors, patterns and designs on the wings of butterflies and moths, but there has been little attempt to decode them or to recognize any great significance in them.