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Scarce Swallowtail

Iphiclides podalirius

Photo by DoinaRussu
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44.5667, 26.55

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Description:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarce_Swallowtail

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Comments (5)
DoinaRussu
you're right, Dangermouse! thank you very much for visiting:)
Dangermouse
Beautiful butterfly. These guys are so easy to photograph at certain times of the year because they are so busy collecting pollen from the flowers. :) Nice photo!
DoinaRussu
textless@ Yes, it was on a lilac flower.Thank you very much for appreciation!
textless
Wonderful photo... I like the way the markings on the butterfly's body complement its wings. Was it on a lilac?
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2011

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