Portrait of a butterfly

Papilio machaon

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Fantastic, perfect pose, and a butterfly in perfect health so it seems. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  You are right! I believe it was a new born because it was quite easy to follow, although their wings never really stop moving! I did some shots after when it landed on a tree and it lead me to a macro-approach wings closed. It was perfect*
  
  Thanks! cheers* Posted 9 years ago

Back Water Fox

Lion

That is a really nice clean uncluttered shot. Perfect. Posted 9 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks you! cheers* Posted 9 years ago

The Old World swallowtail

"Papilio machaon", the Old World swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail. It is the type species of the genus "Papilio". This widespread species is found in much of the Palearctic and in North America.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by RMFelix