Back to album

Hairy Chest - _TNY_5865

Here is a portrait shot of a scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) sporting some impressive chest hair while drinking from a common yarrow (Achillea millefolium).

 

Really quite pleased with getting this shot. Normally, the MP-E65mm lens with it's maximum working distance of 101 mm / 4" means you scare butterflies off before you get them in focus, but here it worked out.

 

From a little further away, this species look like this: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/53518977898/

214 views
6 faves
6 comments
Uploaded on June 24, 2025
Taken on August 16, 2023