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Chequered Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus sthenelus) - Coromandel Valley, South Australiaby Dan & Emma Monceaux
This photograph was taken on my first ever sighting of the Chequered Swallowail butterfly. It was flying around the long dry grasses at the start of the Adelaide hills summer. My patience paid off, as the animal eventually struck a pose for me, holding its wings open for a couple of seconds in the fading dusk light.
I don’t believe I have Dan – there are others very similiar – but not with that one coloured dot on the tail end!
Interesting. If these creatures interest you, should check out Butterfly Conservation SA… they publish a terrific book called Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden . It will also help with identifying the various species and behaviours
Patience certainly paid off for you, well captured indeed ! I find Swallowtails the most difficult to capture, with their constant movement from bloom to bloom and fluttering wings.
Yes, I spent about 20-30 minutes with this individual until I got the shots I was hoping for :) I’ve recently sighted a Dainty Swallowtail fluttering by my home on two occasions, though its yet to settle for a photo
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Thanks Ray, I shoot to share!
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Well done Dan, you got him! looks great!
Cheers Helen. Have you seen any of these down your way?
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Absolutely Gorgeous…laura
Thanks Laura, you can share my amazement with me… I’d not seen one before, nor have I since!
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Fantastic Capture
Thankyou Dorothy! I’m glad you enjoyed this frozen moment
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I don’t believe I have Dan – there are others very similiar – but not with that one coloured dot on the tail end!
Interesting. If these creatures interest you, should check out Butterfly Conservation SA… they publish a terrific book called Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden . It will also help with identifying the various species and behaviours
– Dan & Emma Monceaux
Patience certainly paid off for you, well captured indeed !
I find Swallowtails the most difficult to capture, with their constant movement from bloom to bloom and fluttering wings.
Yes, I spent about 20-30 minutes with this individual until I got the shots I was hoping for :) I’ve recently sighted a Dainty Swallowtail fluttering by my home on two occasions, though its yet to settle for a photo
– Dan & Emma Monceaux