Butterflies have been influencing designers since the dawn of time. The delicate insects are difficult not to admire, from the vibrant colours of their wings to their ethereal nature in general.

We have seen a variety of butterfly inspired products from designers, from home design to fashion. The main image in this super gallery is from the April 2008 edition of Vogue Germany showing an Alexander McQueen Spring 2008 dress.

Take a look through the features below to see how one simple insect can evoke so many different design inspirations.