Sunday, 3 February 2013

Macro Monday - Dainty Swallow Tail

Last week H was having a post dinner bounce on the trampoline when he declared "Look, a huge moth".  Well, apart from the moth being a butterfly, he has a point.

Sitting just above the start of the render on the back of the house was Dainty Swallow Tail - although I only found that out after I had taken the pictures.  Most people keep step ladders in the shed or garage to change light globes or paint the ceiling.  I keep them to take macro shots half way up the walls of our  house.

So, the Dainty Swallow Tail (Papilio anactus) is widespread down the east side of Australia.  Even if you know what your doing tts hard to tell if this is a male of female, so I won't embarrass myself.



Strangely, it was still resting there on the wall the next morning.  It was still alive, it flapped its wings when I gave it a gentle poke!

You can find more macro images at Macro Monday.

Enjoy the close ups.
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20 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 February 2013 at 20:22

    It's gorgeous!

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  2. eileeninmd3 February 2013 at 21:15

    Lovely shots of the Swallowtail. They are pretty. Have a great day, Stewart!

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  3. Richard Pegler3 February 2013 at 23:37

    Beautiful images of a lovely butterfly, Stewart!

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  4. TexWisGirl4 February 2013 at 02:56

    really beautiful! i liked your explanation of your ladder. :)

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  5. Optimistic Existentialist4 February 2013 at 03:36

    Beautiful...makes me think of spring.

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  6. Wally Jones4 February 2013 at 03:38

    A beautiful butterfly!

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  7. Gail Dixon4 February 2013 at 03:54

    Stewart, these are amazing!! In addition to a handy ladder it also helps to have another set of eyes. Beautiful shots.

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  8. Brian King4 February 2013 at 04:16

    Gorgeous shots, Stewart!

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  9. holdingmoments4 February 2013 at 04:17

    That is a beauty Stewart.

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  10. Dave4 February 2013 at 06:13

    Beautifuly done Stewart

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  11. DIMI4 February 2013 at 09:07

    Hallo Stewart!Very preety butterfly!Great shots!!Have a lovely week!Dimi..

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  12. Kerri Farley4 February 2013 at 13:03

    What a beauty!

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  13. SandyCarlson4 February 2013 at 13:53

    That's a wonderful photo, Stewart.

    Thanks for your comment on my Wordless Wednesday post. I was thrown aback by two of the respondents who, well, should have exercised some restraint. But this is our world.....

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  14. Karen4 February 2013 at 14:14

    Beautiful shots of a lovely creature Stewart. Hubbers won't let me climb to get the best shots. I could capture brilliant sunsets if I could get on the roof!

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  15. Tanya Breese4 February 2013 at 23:19

    beautiful butterfly!

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  16. Unknown5 February 2013 at 05:54

    Gorgeous shots of the beautiful butterfly. Please be careful climbing those ladders. I'm afraid of heights and I try to avoid them at all costs.

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  17. A Colorful World5 February 2013 at 08:15

    It's just lovely! Thanks for your encouragement....I will return to WBW as often as I can!

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  18. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 11:55

    What a beautiful butterfly! I'm glad you keep that ladder handy.

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  19. Pat Tillett5 February 2013 at 15:07

    Now that is so beautiful! Great photos as well.

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  20. Anonymous7 February 2013 at 09:08

    Such a beautiful butterfly!

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