Common Peacock (Papilio polyctor)

This species deserves a better name.

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

That is incredible. When you zoom in, the details are amazing :-) Posted 7 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

I am glad you liked the image Posted 7 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wow! It's like a sky full of colorful stars. Extremely impressive species and you've done it much justice! Posted 7 years ago

nightjar6

Lion

Thanks alot for your kind words Posted 7 years ago

Stephen Philips

Lion

Amazing capture and incredible detail. Was this taken in an exhibit or caught in the wild? Great intro!!
Posted 7 years ago
1. nightjar6
  
  Lion
  
  100% wild Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Stephen Philips
    
    Lion
    
    I assumed so. Very jealous! Posted 7 years ago

Barry

Lion

What a beautiful image - I hope I can see one of these some day. Posted 7 years ago

The Common peacock

''Papilio polyctor'', the common peacock, is a beautiful swallowtail butterfly found in the Indian subcontinent. It is found in the Himalayas and parts of India from the foothills to 7,000 feet between March and October. It has distinct dry- and wet-season forms. The butterfly frequents ''Buddleia'' flowers. Its food plant is ''Xanthoxylon alatum'' of the Rutaceae family.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by nightjar6