Monday, November 28, 2011

Blue Mormon

The Blue Mormon Papilio polymnestor, is the second largest butterfly in India, next to the Southern Birdwing. They seem to be proliferating this year- I see the huge sky- blue shapes flitting about everywhere. This fellow was taking rest in my garden. His wingspan was around 6 inches from tip to tip.
This is my contribution to Lisa's Macro Monday.

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16 comments:

  1. Trish ~ ♥ ~November 28, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    that is one huge butterfly ~

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  2. EMilyNovember 28, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Wow... that is beautiful!

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  3. Sylvia KNovember 28, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Oh, what an exquisite butterfly! Such an awesome capture! Love the colors! Thanks for the beauty! Hope you have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  4. LauraNovember 28, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    beautiful wings, such a lovely pattern.

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  5. LindaNovember 28, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Gorgeous shot!!

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  6. BomNovember 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    A 6 inch wing span is double anything I've ever seen in my garden. Great capture!

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  7. LewNovember 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    That is an amazing butterfly! I have never seen one that color or that big.

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  8. Stewart MNovember 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Hi there - what a great butterfly - is it in your garden or a butterfly house?

    Stewart M - Australia

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  9. Nature RamblesNovember 28, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Such a stunning butterfly. Great shot! Unfortunately this one does not visit my garden!:(

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  10. JamaNovember 28, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I love the combination of colours , so pretty.

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  11. EllieNovember 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    What a beautiful butterfly - such lovely colours. Great shot!!!

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  12. anemonenNovember 28, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Stunning endeed!

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  13. IdaNovember 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Wow this is a gorgeous butterfly and photo.

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  14. Martha ZNovember 28, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Six inches? That is a big butterfly and very beautiful, too.

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  15. KalaNovember 29, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Very lovely details of this beautiful butterfly!

    Happy MM

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  16. BarbaraNovember 29, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly.

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