peacock-butterfly-tamron-200mm-9410 @ f/6.5

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.

Lens: Tamron 200mm F/3.5 Model 870Au (Adapt-A-Matic m42) (1971-73)

Shot settings: 1/500s @ F/6.5.

Location: Farnham Park, Surrey, UK.