Scarce swallowtail

In the butterfly garden in Digne-les-Bains, southern France, it's easy to spot the most beautiful butterflies and other exotic looking insects. This scarce wallowtail was completely intact, which is even rare there. This is not the same butterfly species as in my other swallowtail photo. This is the iphiclides podalirius, for those interested. Your comments are very welcome.

A beautiful speciman Vincent, well taken! I need to study up on my butterfly entomology, I have been looking at some Swallowtails out my office window today but have no idea what their proper name is. I did get a few photos, but I get funny looks when I grab my camera and run for the door, lol! Todd

Hi Todd,

 

thanks for your funny comments! I am used to getting remarks from my younger colleagues at the office too when I look at birds that fly by, like the beautiful peregrine falcon (I'm in an office 120 m above the ground). You learn to live with it. Looking for the names of the insects you photograph is challenging, but also instructive. Kind regards, Vincent

Wonderful colors and detail, Vincent. Excellent background that brings out the butterfly. Fantastic capture. Greetings, Paul.

Hi Paul,

 

thank you very much for this comment; it means a lot to me that a macro specialist like you likes this photo! Kind regards, Vincent