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A close-up photograph of a Scarce Swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) perched on a lavender flower. The butterfly displays distinctive black and pale yellow striped wings with long tail-like projections. The wings show a clear pattern of alternating stripes, creating a zebra-like effect. The butterfly is captured in sharp detail against a soft, blurred green background, demonstrating the photographic technique of shallow depth of field. The lavender flowers appear in shades of purple and gray, with multiple small blooms along the stem. The image captures the butterfly in a natural feeding position, with its proboscis extended toward the flower.

Photo by @imigueldiaz licensed under CC BY-SA

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