Butterflies of Southern Europe and Mediterranean area

All pictures taken from Kardamyli (Messinia) in Southern Peloponnese, in June 2010. Apart from Scarce Swallowtail, all butterflies are harvesting thyme (Thymus capitatus) nectar!


Southern White Admiral - Limenitis reducta


Southern Comma - Polygonia egea


Scarce Swallowtail - Iphiclides podalirius


Clouded Yellow - Colias croceus


Cleopatra - Gonopteryx cleopatra