Blue Triangle

[steve.ledger]

Graphium sarpedon choredon - Blue Triangle Butterfly
Also known as the Common Bluebottle

Decided to expire at my door today.

[steve.ledger]

Macro view...

[ChrisBro]

Very very nice images, what a beutiful looking things it is, great camera as well from the looks of these

I really must invest in a decent camera......

Chris

[steve.ledger]

The camera used for these shots is a budget LUMIX DMC LZ10 - A 2008 model

[wizard509]

Pretty butterfly Steve.
Why do you think ther is a difference in coloring? Could one possibly be male and the other female?

[steve.ledger]

I hadn't thought about the sex Larry, but these photos are of the same specimen topside and underside.

[wizard509]

OK thanks, that makes it clear.
It hadn't occured to look at it that way.
I guess I hadn't looked at it closely enough.
How would a person tell the difference in the sex's anyway.
That kind of reminds me of a joke.

[molucca]

I like to under colors. If I was the butterfly with to top colors, I'd probably fly at night. The colors and patterns may be defensive to keep from being eaten. The under colors may have a pattern. I wonder if they simulate something where they live.

Rich

[btd314]

Hi Steve,
It's 4 years since you posted this, I hope you are still active here. Just wondering if there's any way I could acquire a hi-res copy of your Graphium Sarpedon photo - ID 71070. I'd really like to print a big poster of it (for my house) as it reminds me of my happier days of childhood. Hope you will respond soon.
Kind regards,
btd314.

[btd314]

Hi Steve,
I'd really like a hi-res copy of your Blue Triangle butterfly above - ID 71070. Is this possible? It's just for a poster for my house. It takes me back to good days as a kid and I've seen a few around lately which has been a beautiful thing. Hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,
btd314