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Butterfly Tattoos

With its journey from caterpillar to wings, the butterfly is the best-known symbol of change and new beginnings. It offers a wide range of designs, from delicate fine line drawings to detailed wing patterns and the more mysterious interpretations of moths.

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9 designs. Tap the one you like, upload your own photo and see for free how the tattoo will look on your body.

Uçan Kelebekler — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Uçan Kelebekler

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Kuru Kafalı Güve — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Kuru Kafalı Güve

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Ay Güvesi — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Ay Güvesi

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Yusufçuk — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Yusufçuk

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Kelebek — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Kelebek

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Mandala Kelebek — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Mandala Kelebek

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Fineline Kelebek — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Fineline Kelebek

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Skarabe — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Skarabe

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Tribal Kelebek — Butterfly Tattoos design, try it on

Tribal Kelebek

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Thanks to its symmetry, the butterfly works both as a standalone centerpiece and as a small fluttering swarm. The nape, upper back, wrist and ankle are the most popular spots, and compositions of flying butterflies look stunning in placements flowing from the shoulder up to the neck.

Things to know about Butterfly Tattoos

Keep the symmetry

Because the two wings mirror each other, even a slightly crooked placement stands out. In the try-on tool, align the design straight with your body's lines.

Wing patterns need size

Mandala or dotwork wing patterns fill in and darken at small sizes. If you want a small butterfly, choose a clean, line-only version.

Moths: a more mysterious alternative

The luna moth and the death's-head moth combine the butterfly's meaning of transformation with themes of night, intuition and mystery.

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