I finally managed to get a decent picture of a butterfly. They can be skittish creatures at times. This is a Wanderer Butterfly (also known as a Monarch Butterfly). These butterflies are found in various countries around the world and are native to all areas in Australia. Interesting to note, while they can be skittish when you attempt to take a photo of the buggers, this is the species typically used for Butterfly Releases at events like weddings, christenings, funerals, etc. There are a couple of reasons for this. First they quite strong and resilient as butterflies go. Secondly they are quite grand and with their vivid orange wings, are easy to spot. Finally, although it has taken me 2 years to get a decent photo of one, they are actually fairly people friendly. So they will quite happily flutter around amongst the crowds. Also, these butterflies can live for up to 6 months. They only really disappear in the winter when it gets too cold for them. So its nice to know when you do a butterfly release for a special occasion, you are not condemning it to death once it is released into the wild. It will just look for shelter and a food source, then continue on with the grand circle of life by laying eggs and making more butterflies.
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