Butterfly - Inachis, Io Tamron 200mm lens
Peacock Butterfly
Genus: Inachis, Species: Io
Assume these have over-wintered since last year. Seem to spend much of their time fighting with other butterflies, which probably explains their tattered appearance.
Partial image crop
Lens: Tamron 200mm F/3.5 Model 870Au (Adapt-A-Matic m42) (1971-73)
Shot settings: 1/500s @ F/6.5 iso 200.
Location: Farnham Park, Surrey, UK.
Date: 24/04/09
Owner: Gordon England