Saturday, September 27, 2008

Camera Critters - Post 85



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:

  1. Richard LawrySeptember 27, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    What a beautiful photo

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  2. PattySeptember 27, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Underside or not, it's still a beauty.

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  3. CarlettaSeptember 27, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    We always see the upper side - I like the light in this.
    Nice capture!

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  4. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 27, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    Upside down cannot diminsih the exccelent capture.

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  5. ratmammySeptember 27, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    wow, what a gorgeous photo!

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  6. Ruth Hull ChatlienSeptember 27, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    I think it is a black swallowtail. It's gorgeous.

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  7. abbSeptember 27, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    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.

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  8. Sandi McBrideSeptember 27, 2008 at 10:27 PM

    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!
    Hugs
    Sandi

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  9. LewSeptember 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful photo!

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  10. magiceyeSeptember 28, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    an unusual and beautiful picture!!

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  11. AppleDebbieSeptember 28, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    Wonderful capture!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2008 at 2:42 AM

    You have beautiful butterflies your side of the pond. More of them, that is, they are all magical. Nice picture.

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  13. DirkjogtSeptember 28, 2008 at 3:46 AM

    Beautiful butterfly, well captured.

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  14. EG CameraGirlSeptember 28, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Ah! But you caught it with your camera! Good for you!

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  15. i beatiSeptember 28, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    magnificient view sandy

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  16. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 28, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    Pat: What a great shot of the Swallowtail, well done.

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  17. me ann my cameraSeptember 28, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    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!

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  18. 2sweetnsaxySeptember 28, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    Wow. Beautiful butterfly! Nice shot. :-)

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  19. JeannelleSeptember 29, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Pat, this butterfly photo is gorgeous, and from a unique vantage point!

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  20. CláudiaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    LOL,stunning shot! I am wordless!

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  21. Misty DawnSOctober 3, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Yes this is a Black Swallowtail, and this is an absolutely GORGEOUS photo! Beautiful beyond words.

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  22. AshrunnerOctober 3, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    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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