Saturday, August 30, 2014

Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Eastern Black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) view 1

This butterfly is also known as the American Swallowtail or Parsnip Swallowtail.  I was pleased to see this swallowtail fluttering between wildflowers in a conservation area as I have not seen a lot of butterflies this year.

Black swallowtail view 2


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47 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    I love butterflies are wonderful.

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  2. GigaAugust 30, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Wonderful butterfly and humming this. I greet you.

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  3. RevrunnerAugust 30, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    I haven't seen too many either, EG.

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  4. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 30, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    I don't see many butterflies at all unless I go to a lake somewhere. I used to see more around here. Great shots!

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  5. KateAugust 30, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    The stance (if that's what it's called) of the butterfly is perfect as it perches on the blossom. That and the contrasting colors make a perfect photo.

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  6. jp@A Green RidgeAugust 30, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    Great shots..glad you finally saw some!...:)JP

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  7. ElaAugust 30, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    I love butterflies ! Your shots are so wonderful !
    Have a nice weekend :)

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  8. eileeninmdAugust 30, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    EG, gorgeous captures of the Swallowtail. Thank you for sharing your post with my Saturday's Critters... Have a happy weekend!

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  9. StuartAugust 30, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful shot !

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  10. Phil SladeAugust 30, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    That is so very beautiful, but must be more so to see and photograph it for real as you have. i can only dream...

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  11. AnvilcloudAugust 30, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    It's nice to see this identified.

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  12. BirdmanAugust 30, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    I agree with Kate. Nice capture!

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  13. William KendallAugust 30, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Quite a pretty butterfly!

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  14. Lois EvensenAugust 30, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Quite beautiful, indeed!

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  15. TexWisGirlAugust 30, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    like the drawing i'm giving away this month. :)

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  16. rainfield61August 30, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    This flying flower catches your eyes.

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  17. Susan AndersonAugust 30, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    I wish I saw more butterflies. I'm afraid we are losing them...

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  18. IndraniAugust 30, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Whoa! Stunning!

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  19. MadSnapperAugust 30, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    we have 3 just like this in the back yard all week, they are doing the mating thing, and not sure how it works out with three... but they are flying like they are drunk and almost hitting us when we are outside... 3 like these and 2 of the big yellow and black ones.

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  20. Adam JonesAugust 30, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Those pictures are awesome. What a wonderful butterfly.

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  21. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 30, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    I've not seen many butterflies either. I wonder if it is an effect of the drought we are in.

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  22. 21 WitsAugust 30, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    A stunning creature!

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  23. Kristin_TexasAugust 30, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    These are great. I never seem to see butterflies around here either. There are lots of dragonflies though!

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  24. Jenn JilksAugust 30, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    They are so wonderful to see, for now! They'll be gone so soon.
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  25. Ginny HartzlerAugust 30, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Wonderful pictures! And he is beautiful, so are the brilliant flowers! I love his polka-dot body as well.

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  26. StephanieAugust 30, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Pretty images.

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  27. SusanAugust 30, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    The Black Swallowtail is so lovely, especially when light illuminates the colors of its wings. Nice shots! Have a great weekend!

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  28. DeniseinVAAugust 30, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Perfection!!!

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  29. UnknownAugust 30, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Gorgeous! We haven't had many butterflies either.

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  30. MontanagirlAugust 30, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Stunning photos!

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  31. cieldequimperAugust 30, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    What a beauty!

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  32. Magia da InêsAugust 30, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    彡✿⊱·..
    Super lindo!!!

    ｡♡♡彡
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ✿° ·..

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  33. RedPatAugust 30, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    I have had a Black Swallowtail caterpillar on my roof garden for the last week. It has been munching away on dill and then last night had moved over to the mint. I'm wondering if it will become a butterfly this year or hibernate until the spring. It is quite an attractive caterpillar.

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  34. A Colorful WorldAugust 30, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  35. orchid0324August 30, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Happy for you to be able to capture this beauty♡♡♡ Great photographs, EG.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  36. Our photosAugust 30, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Very nice photos. Beautiful colors !

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  37. LowellAugust 30, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    You've done it again! Great shots of a really nice butterfly. We do have these down this away but I haven't been able to get such good shots!

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  38. CloudiaAugust 30, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Your photos bring joy!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3 . >< } } (°>

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  39. JackAugust 30, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    You are so good at these photos, EG. Great details.

    Come on down. I will be glad to introduce you to Dick and Mary. You would like them.

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  40. maryaustriaAugust 30, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Such beautiful butterflies! Your photos are so gorgeous!

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  41. Ruth HiebertAugust 30, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful butterfly and excellent photos of it.

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  42. Lisa GordonAugust 30, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    These photographs are GORGEOUS!
    I love that little bit of blue on the butterfly.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  43. AnonymousAugust 31, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    A perfect combination with that colourful flower!

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  44. AnonymousAugust 31, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Gorgeous photos CameraGirl! We have had lots of butterflies but some are looking tattered now.

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  45. KathyAugust 31, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    I took photos of a black swallowtail last week but every one was of his wings flat out and they weren't nearly as pretty as these. Nor was the flower he was on very pretty! So needless to say I am envious of your pics!

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  46. NatureFootstepAugust 31, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    great shots of the butterflies.

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  47. BreathtakingSeptember 4, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    Hi Camera Girl!:) I thought I had already commented on your post, but now I see I didn't. Sorry!! It's a beautiful butterfly, and you photographed it really well.
    Best Regards.

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