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Golden Birdwing
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Golden Birdwing (Troides aeacus)

the females of this Birdwing species (I think it's a Golden rather than Common) get to a 6-inch wingspan !! Taken on a path in the middle of a busy village on the banks of the Irrawaddy.
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Habitat
riverside village
Location
Near Mandalay, Myanmar
Scientific name
Troides aeacus
Equipment used
Canon
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Such a beautiful creature and a wonderfully detailed close up, max.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Oh gosh!!! How pretty it is Max!!!

That's a fabulous picture you've taken of this butterfly my friend. Excellent stuff lad.
 
drjpmenon
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Beautiful shot! We have Southern Birdwing which is the largest one around here. Looks similar too although it has some red splashes!
 
Stanley Jones
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Spectacular large butterfly with gorgeous contrasting colors. Fabulous butterfly and picture Max! TFS!
 

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