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Getting video of this butterfly is quite difficult because they don’t appear to be “stationary” for very long. Because of their transparent wings, which resemble greaseproof paper, the female, which is the larger of the two sexes, was given the old nickname “Big Greasy.” In Southeast Queensland, these butterflies are fairly widespread; in mid-September 2020, they were observed mating. To improve the views, I’ve “slowed” down the video by 50%.
Clearwing Swallowtail
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Tom Tarrant has been a bird and wildlife enthusiast since the 70's. After relocating to Brisbane, Australia in 1987, he taught himself how to identify most of the bird species in Queensland by their calls, behaviours, and characteristics. He has observed and photographed 670 bird species in Australia, with 540 of those in Queensland. Since 2009, he has supported academic organizations by analyzing bioacoustic data recordings, participating in bird surveys, and creating media to raise awareness about nature.
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