Lime Butterfly

ijwilki · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-10, 12:50 PM

Spotted this butterfly whilst observing the little green bee-eaters yesterday. Apparently it's a lime butterfly. Rather attractive I thought.

Maggie28 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-03-10, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ijwilki

Spotted this butterfly whilst observing the little green bee-eaters yesterday. Apparently it's a lime butterfly. Rather attractive I thought.

Beautiful butterfly there. I haven't seen any yet but I guess it's still a tad early for them here in Scotland.
Midges are staring to come out in force though

Twitcheruth · #3 (**permalink**) 08-03-10, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ijwilki

Spotted this butterfly whilst observing the little green bee-eaters yesterday. Apparently it's a lime butterfly. Rather attractive I thought.

Wow,what a stunner Ian,thanks for sharing your colourful delights with us........no sign here yet!

ijwilki · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-10, 04:50 PM

I'll be on the lookout for more now having seen that one

Little Sparrow · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-10, 06:13 PM

That is a super photo of the Lime Butterfly, Ian! The Swallowtail Butterflies are so pretty. I found this link that I thought you may find interesting, it gives other names for your butterfly.

The flower it is on looks like Lantana, a very aromatic flower! I first saw these plants in Portugal where they are prolific and are often used as hedges.

Papilio demoleus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lantana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ijwilki · #6 (**permalink**) 09-03-10, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Sparrow

That is a super photo of the Lime Butterfly, Ian! The Swallowtail Butterflies are so pretty. I found this link that I thought you may find interesting, it gives other names for your butterfly.

The flower it is on looks like Lantana, a very aromatic flower! I first saw these plants in Portugal where they are prolific and are often used as hedges.

Papilio demoleus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lantana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks for the links Little Sparrow - very interesting. Whilst I've always enjoyed seeing butterflies I've never really followed up my sightings with any research - I think I'll be showing more interest in both butterflies and moths in future.