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Discussion in 'Butterfly / Moth' started by marlingardener, Jun 30, 2018.

  1. marlingardener

    marlingardener Happy

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    Swallowtails have been visiting our zinnias, but they flutter around so much that they are hard to photograph. My patient husband who is quick on the camera button got this photo this morning:
    Giant Swallowtail e.jpg
    And this one, too:
    Giant Swallowtail b.jpg
     
    marlingardener, Jun 30, 2018
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    Oh and me too. I never seem to be fast enough to capture butterflies with my camera.
     
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