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Worth the Wait ~ Day 242

I have been waiting all summer long for the butterflies to visit. Finally a black swallowtail came yesterday. He was fluttering around so fast it was a challenge to get a good photo. I had to sit for several minutes to get this one. These are one of my favorite butterflies. They are very large and such pretty markings. As my butterfly bush grows I hope to have many more to share.


The Eastern Swallowtail butterflies are what I see in the garden. They come in different colors. The yellow Tiger swallowtail and the Black Swallowtail are the two I see. Many swallowtails mimic the coloration and patterns of butterflies that are protected by a bad taste. Amazing the things nature has to do for survival.

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  1. Carol, this is an amazing picture. I can see you hiding on your deck, waiting for the butterfly to cross your gaze and then, capturing the perfect picture. Really great job@ Thank you so much for sharing this treasure with us!

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  2. Wow, you can be at least an entry level walking encyclopedia for plants and insects!!

    All butterflies are butterflies to me lol

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