Butterfly, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

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  1. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I had a nice time photographing this butterfly...he was kind of a challenge because he kept moving in a circle on the butterfly bush and from flower to flower on it..

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    Look closely at the wings to see how torn they are.
     
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  3. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    What a ragged beauty.Its a wonder he can fly.
     
  4. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Absolutely lovely. I'm glad you caught him. :D
     
  5. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Just perfect Sherry. Thank you for sharing this beautiful insect with us. :stew2:
     



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  6. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Beautiful specimen, Sherry. He relly does seem attracted to the buddleia.--which is most lovely as well.
     
  7. Peppersage

    Peppersage In Flower

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    :oops: oops, so we missed that one, yellow swallowtail, does match though. I think my sister named it

    Sherry, your Butterfly is just wonderful. You took such great pictures.
     
  8. dooley

    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    When we were sitting out with Chance this morning we watched one just like it flitting around the yard. It was huge. I didn't even get up and get the camera because I never get butterflies to stay still long enough for me to take it's picture. dooley
     

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