Graphium macleayanum

9 Macleay's Swallowtail at Mongarlowe, NSW

Graphium macleayanum at Mongarlowe, NSW - suppressed
Graphium macleayanum at Mongarlowe, NSW - suppressed
Graphium macleayanum at Mongarlowe, NSW - suppressed
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Graphium macleayanum 8 Feb 2025 AlisonMilton
Graphium macleayanum 8 Feb 2025 CarbonAI
Graphium macleayanum 8 Feb 2025 LisaH

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4 comments

VanessaC wrote:
   10 Feb 2025
Outstanding photos! Especially considering these critters hardly ever stay still... Well done.
LisaH wrote:
   10 Feb 2025
Thank you! I nearly missed it, as I was concentrating on fast moving beetles much higher in the bursaria. I'd never seen one this still before (but I've only seen four), and was stoked that it was feeding just in front of me at eye level. Such a stunning creature!
Csteele4 wrote:
   15 Feb 2025
Such a gorgeous shot! I spent ages chasing these guys in Tidbinbilla last year and only ever managed a couple of blurred action shots, super impressive work!
LisaH wrote:
   15 Feb 2025
Thank you! I really was just super lucky - right place, right time - and a butterfly that was fully intent on feeding!

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  • bursaria Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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