Beautiful Swallowtail

[Paul Iddon]

A beautiful Swallowtail moth - one of our largest Geometrids. Ourapteryx sambucaria.

Being strictly nocturnal and having quite a short emergence period in late June - July, it is not often encountered by the non-enthusiast.

With that in mind, I am quite pleased to have had the opportunity to photograph one.

Paul.

 

[scoober]

All great but that last one WOW

 

[Paul Iddon]

All great but that last one WOW

Thank you Les

Paul.

 

[cruso]

Excellent Paul

 

[Paul Iddon]

Excellent Paul

Thanks Kevin.

Paul.

 

[Cobra]

Cracking looking Moth Paul.
Nicely captured

 

[Paul Iddon]

Cheers Chris.

Paul.