The scarce swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) is a stunning, high-society aerialist of the European countryside that treats the open air like an absolute playground, famous for sporting dramatic zebra-striped tiger bands and elongated, aerodynamic hindwing tails that give it the effortless grace of a floating kite.
Instead of aggressively darting around like its flashier swallowtail cousins, this species loves to catch a light thermal draft and soar effortlessly without a single wing-beat, treating fruit orchards and sunny hillsides to a masterclass in effortless, aristocratic gliding.
Size:
38 x 28 cm / 15 x 11 in Wingspan 23.5 cm / 9.25 in
Medium: watercolour and ink Paper: 100% cotton, 640 g/m²
