Located in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, Tamborine Mountain is a lush subtropical plateau known for its scenic views, thriving fruit crops and diverse bird and insect life – including their famous glow-worms. Collected from the archives of artist Peter Kuttner, this clip presents a stunning look at the Blue Triangle Butterfly.

The close-up footage follows the Blue Triangle Butterfly (or Graphium sarpedon, also known as the common bluebottle) as it feeds on nectar. The patient pace and clarity of the shots allow viewers to observe the striking wings in detail, from the velvety black lunules to the glass-like blue that gives the insect its name. Kuttner's ability to shoot such intimate footage – along with a title card that details the butterfly's classifications – speaks to his documented passion for conservation.

This clip is part of The Biodiversity of Tamborine Mountain, an archive created by Kuttner, who has lived on the mountain since 1987. In addition to campaigning for conservation and effective planning on the mountain, he published a local tourist guide. In 1998, he acquired a video camera and started filming in the rainforest. The video archive includes footage documenting the biodiversity, seasons and residents of Tamborine Mountain, and is a unique contribution to documenting Australian biodiversity.

This Blue Triangle Butterfly is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in Eastern Australia and in East, South and Southeast Asia.