Carol DM
I was out watching the birds this morning on the deck. I noticed a butterfly fluttering on the last of the butterfly bush blooms. So surprised as the temperatures have been in the 40s the last few mornings. I went out, rain soaked grass and all, with my camera and snapped a few phots of what I call a magnificent butterfly. The colors are simply amazing.
The spicebush swallowtail butterfly, Papilio troilus Linnaeus, is one of the most beautiful and interesting swallowtails. It is relatively common in natural areas and flower gardens throughout the eastern and parts of the mid-western United States. Larvae, pupae and adults are great examples of adaptive coloration.
Nature is still amazing even in the middle of October.
365 Photos Challenge Day 354
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Have you seen a blue butterfly before?
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Yes
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No
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I always love your butterfly photos. Just beautiful!
Thanks, this is my all time favorite butterfly here.
That’s one beautiful butterfly. I hope I’ll see one, I love butterflies 🙂
Thanks it is my favorite one too.
How beautiful butterfly image!!!
Thanks hamza, this is my favorite of all.
Waoo, Nice I think Me Also 🙂 🙂
Wow! This is a gorgeous capture!
Thanks ellie it was such a surprise to see him.
What a wonderful butterfly in a wonderful picture. I never see it before.
I have never really seen any butterfly close enough to remember details.
I wish I could bring and accompany you to the park with lots of butterflies.
I would also love that visit to the park. Everybody should see butterflies.
Yes, Totally agree, Carol.
Great picture … I have not seen such a butterfly yet
Thanks, it was a surprise to see this favorite of all.
The beautiful picture of the only butterfly is really hard to paint-they are so restless
Yes I took several to make sure I got a good one.
Beautiful buttrefly! Never seen a butterfly like this in my area, but I have seen another type of blue butterfly. Great picture!
I love all of the swallowtails and was surprised to learn the name of this beauty.
Perfectly shot , Carol .
How kind, thank you.
The picture is superb. Must be a camera photo
Very kind words. Thank you and yes I used my Nikon in my backyard.
The only time I take iPhone pics are when I am away from home.
I knew that. Good looking photos are always by cameras.
Very nice butterfly ,perfectly shot.
Thank you Robin, it was a complete surprise to see.
The best thing is when it’s not planned.
Yes indeed you are exactly right.