
Moths, blossoms and the beauty of becoming.
Tattoos that mark a turning point — recovery, change, or the quiet reminder that everything passes and returns.
Metamorphosis imagery runs deep: the moth from its cocoon, the blossom that falls, the phoenix that rises. These designs are popular for marking milestones and new chapters.
Delicate linework and dotwork; symmetry of wings and petals; soft or monochrome palettes; placements on the forearm, spine and sternum.
Sources: Entomological illustration archives; symbol dictionaries.