My world is becoming repopulated with butterflies like this Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus). This is the spring form of this butterfly. The summer form is darker. (Photo here.)
Range: Primarily the southeastern United States. More uncommon in the northeast. Occasionally makes it as far north as southern Ontario.
Food: Adults take nectar from flowers and also take fluids from damp ground, as the butterfly in the photo above is doing. The larvae host plant is Pawpaw.
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This is beautiful. We had our first butterfly of the season yesterday. It as either a comma or questionmark. It didn't sit still long enough for me to see and of course I had no camera in my hand.
ReplyDeleteI saw a tiger swallowtail here yesterday - Yippee!!
ReplyDeleteI saw a butterfly flit briefly by the window last week but could not identify. We do not have this lovely fellow, only the tigers, which are equally lovely. Thanks for the photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious photo!
ReplyDeleteJust excellent in all ways, Marvin. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. Love the red spots near the tail end. It would freeze up here today. We've got snow once again!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful butterfly
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous butterfly! And such a wonderful capture! Love the colors! Terrific! Enjoy your week, Marvin!
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I call that a beauty. And so well captured. :)
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Gorgeous! I've not seen any butterflies, but did spy a small moth yesterday.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! I've only seen this butterfly a couple of times at my property. I planted 3 Pawpaws 2 years ago in hopes of attracting these butterflies, but so far they haven't found my trees.. Maybe this year!
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my entry's here:
http://kc2009.blogspot.com/2011/03/escapar-una-isla-hermosa.html
What a BEAUTY!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful butterfly! I have never seen this before :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
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Beautiful butterfly.
ReplyDeleteWow Great Picture :D
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1fO8SxQs-E
Bright Blessings
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