Swallowtail (Papilio machaon).
Just returned from a weekend down visiting the Norfolk Broads, I have been long time planning this trip to try and get a glimpse of the rare swallowtail butterfly. We had reports that the just came on the wing Friday night and by Saturday morning they were fully active. I was astonished about how clean and perfect condition they were in. This one happily fed and allowed me several minutes of photos before flying off.
Swallowtail (Papilio machaon).
Just returned from a weekend down visiting the Norfolk Broads, I have been long time planning this trip to try and get a glimpse of the rare swallowtail butterfly. We had reports that the just came on the wing Friday night and by Saturday morning they were fully active. I was astonished about how clean and perfect condition they were in. This one happily fed and allowed me several minutes of photos before flying off.