Iphiclides podalirius | [ Sizes: Orig | Large | Med | Small | Thumb ] |
Sicily is a real paradise for butterflies. Species which used to occur all over Europe, but which have been forced out by cultivation still abound here. This one, one of Europe's largest butterflies, the Iphiclides podalirius, is one of the few of its kind which actually are able to steer. Thanks to its large wings and its loosely connected body it glides through the air, steering by shifting its weight rather than fluttering. May 22nd 2006 Comments[ Post a Comment ] | charles | the original hang glider | | 
Voted 10/10 | cheers
Charles | | Posted Jun 4, 2006 12:41 pm |
 | | Gangolf Haub | Re: the original hang glider | | 
Hasn't voted | Would you believe that they actually do use thermic upwinds to float? Not as elegant as eagles, though... | | Posted Jun 5, 2006 3:57 pm |
| | charles | Re: the original hang glider | |
Voted 10/10 | the wonders of nature! | | Posted Jun 5, 2006 7:34 pm |
| hiltrud.liu | Wonderful... | | 
Voted 10/10 | such colours!
Merry Christmas to you!
Hiltrud | | Posted Dec 14, 2007 4:06 pm |
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