Butterflies

Butterflies in the backyard

There seem to be more butterflies around this April - on the south coast, NSW. Perhaps it has something to do with the bush-fires, fringing the town just 100 metres from where these photos were taken. Or perhaps it is the beautiful autumn weather of the last week. Anyway, the yellow Buddleia and the Plumbago have both been visited by a stream of butterflies of great variety and colour.

Painted Lady on the yellow Buddleia.

Painted Lady on the yellow Buddleia.

Orchard Swallowtail on the Plumbago.

Orchard Swallowtail on the Plumbago.

Macleay’s Swallowtail.

Macleay’s Swallowtail.