Butterfly Guard

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  1. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    IMG_7792.jpeg IMG_7793.jpeg IMG_7796.jpeg Maybe I should have said guardian? It’s pretty aggressive towards other butterfly’s though. This swallowtail is usually keeping all intruder butterflies at bay. Today it was enjoying the phlox nectar.
     

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  3. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    That is a gorgeous butterfly. Great shots. I like your phlox, I have some like them as well.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Great to see the Swallowtail in such detail. Thanks for the photographs Jewel.
     
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    Not only is the butterfly a nice shot but the pink flowered phlox is very pretty. Your garden is always so beautiful…
    You've got green skills and thumbs… and great planting combos . The way you put together the flower beds is amazing.
     
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    What Pac said.
     
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