Peacock Butterfly - Tamron 200mm @F/3.5, 100% Image Crop

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.

100% image crop

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

Shot settings: 1/2500s @ F/3.5 wide open.

Location: Farnham Park, Surrey, UK.