Butterfly on Abelia
I think this is a Black Swallowtail butterfly, but am not sure. Information from anyone who knows is welcome! The only photo I could get was of its underside; the upper side of the wings are more colorful.
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22 comments:
What a beautiful photo
Underside or not, it's still a beauty.
We always see the upper side - I like the light in this.
Nice capture!
Upside down cannot diminsih the exccelent capture.
wow, what a gorgeous photo!
I think it is a black swallowtail. It's gorgeous.
I do think that's a ~spicebush swallowtail~ (that's according to Klaus at http://virtua-gallery.com/wp/)
Whatever it is, it's a beautiful photo, Pat.
I love the Black Swallowtail almost as much as the Monarch...maybe more! And I love the Preying Mantis, too...odd, I know! My Grandmother wouldn't allow them to be called devils walking sticks around her...and she always spelled it Praying Mantis...altho she knew better!
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Sandi
Beautiful photo!
an unusual and beautiful picture!!
Wonderful capture!
You have beautiful butterflies your side of the pond. More of them, that is, they are all magical. Nice picture.
Beautiful butterfly, well captured.
Ah! But you caught it with your camera! Good for you!
magnificient view sandy
Pat: What a great shot of the Swallowtail, well done.
I love the motion of this beautiful butterfly and the angle at which it is photographed says that it is in flight. I think you're right that its a Black Swallowtail. I had that species in my garden only once a few years ago. Lucky you for seeing one. This is a lovely photo!
Wow. Beautiful butterfly! Nice shot. :-)
Pat, this butterfly photo is gorgeous, and from a unique vantage point!
LOL,stunning shot! I am wordless!
Yes this is a Black Swallowtail, and this is an absolutely GORGEOUS photo! Beautiful beyond words.
Some butterflies just don't like their photo taken. However, I think I would go with this one being an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. I've been known to be wrong, but it looks a lot like a tiger.
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