Low's Hanging - _TNY_6856
A very fresh and newly hatched male Low's swallowtail (Papilio lowii), also known as the great yellow mormon or the Asian swallowtail.
He was sitting there in the same place during this particular visit to the Haga Ocean butterfly house, trying to let the wings harden after unfolding them.
For a shot of what the male looks like with the wings open, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52721755981/
Low's Hanging - _TNY_6856
A very fresh and newly hatched male Low's swallowtail (Papilio lowii), also known as the great yellow mormon or the Asian swallowtail.
He was sitting there in the same place during this particular visit to the Haga Ocean butterfly house, trying to let the wings harden after unfolding them.
For a shot of what the male looks like with the wings open, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52721755981/