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Swallowtail / papilio machaon. Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk. 09/06/16.

 

This individual showed consistently well over two days, favouring a small meadow.

It would fly in strongly, seeking out grass heads to rest on after nectaring near by.

This was its favourite perch, a tall, isolated Cock's Foot grass. It was easy to move right the way around it with stealth, affording great views from all perspectives and in all lights.

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Uploaded on June 23, 2016
Taken on June 9, 2016