Butterflies at Munich's Botanical Garden

Do you remember the post about my visit at Munich's Botanical Garden? I went there with my mom in March to see the tropical butterflies.

In the roomily greenhouse complex there is one greenhouse where the tropical butterflies live between December and March. You easily find it because a large butterfly banner hangs over the entrance.

It was very hot and humid inside -- not the ideal conditions to take photos. Nonetheless, I am pleased with the outcome of most photos. This little fellow seemed to pose for the camera. You also see the foggy air in the background.

Don't the marks on these butterfly wings look like a bit like eyes?

I am sure you recognize this specimen -- this butterfly has been the star of my blog header for quite some time.

Another "eye candidate."

A couple of these butterflies sat together on trees -- that looks a bit eerie, doesn't it? In the background there's a pond with fish.

Black and white is always elegant.

Green on pink -- so fresh, so springlike!

Such beautiful shades of blue.

If you were lucky, the butterflies landed on you. This one liked my mom's shoulder.

Only the best food for the butterflies -- fresh fruit.

This butterfly rested on a sign explaining about mangroves (I think). I like the old-fashioned letters.

Butterfly pupae pinned to a tree.

One of the beauties landed on my right hand and stayed for quite some time -- a magical moment!