Cairns Birdwing male by Don

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29-Aug-2016

Cairns Birdwing male

Ornithoptera euphorion, Papilionidae
Tully Gorge, Queensland, Australia
Males have a wingspan of 125 mm; females are plainer but even larger at 150 mm (next photo), making them the equal largest butterfly in Australia with the New Guinea Birdwing.

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Dan Greenberg		28-Mar-2017 03:51
Spectacular both for its composition and the combination of beautiful colorful sharply captured subjects - both the flower and the butterfly. ~BV~

Gill Kopy		24-Mar-2017 00:52
Fabulous butterfly shot ! V

Jean Chiasson		23-Mar-2017 20:49
Fantastic image Don BV

Nirvan Hope		23-Mar-2017 16:05
Another stunning close up of this large colorful butterfly - feeding at such a pretty flower.

bill friedlander		23-Mar-2017 14:36
Great shot of this beautiful creature. V

Walter Otto Koenig		23-Mar-2017 14:29
Very nice detail and colors. Well done!

Jim Coffman		23-Mar-2017 13:15
This is a real keeper, Don!!

Helen Betts		23-Mar-2017 12:58
Not only excellent detail, but a beautiful composition as well.

joseantonio		23-Mar-2017 12:52
excellent capture with lovely colors.V

rdavisphotos		23-Mar-2017 12:41
Good shot Don - like the combination of the insect and the flower. V.

Missed Opportunities		23-Mar-2017 11:42
I like both of them - - the red and yellow markings are bright and distinct

danad		23-Mar-2017 11:12
Wonderful colors and details. V.

Yvonne		23-Mar-2017 11:05
A magnificent close up Don..

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