Dolomite butterflies

Butterflies are among the first the to succumb from pollution. So, generally it is a good sign when you meet them.

These are from Lamon in the Italien Dolomites.

Lepidopterists - butterfly experts - helped identifying them.

Common blue butterfly. Full frame camera with 280 mm at F/10 and 1/640 shutterspeed. ISO 500. Filter: circular polarizer to reduce glare.

A spotted fritillary. Full frame camera with 280 mm at F/10 and 1/640 shutterspeed. ISO 500. Filter: circular polarizer to reduce glare.

Emperor’s robe butterfly. Full frame camera with 280 mm at F/10 and 1/640 shutterspeed. ISO 500. Filter: circular polarizer to reduce glare.

A scarce southern European swallowtail. Full frame camera with 280 mm at F/10 and 1/640 shutterspeed. ISO 500. Filter: circular polarizer to reduce glare.