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Description
Butterflies go wherever they please and please wherever they go. They are messengers of nature, not only adding brilliance to their surroundings but also pollinating flowers and revealing the healthiness of our communities. Historically, butterflies have been revered in art and lore but otherwise have been ignored. Today, however, we are beginning to realize the many benefits of these smaller wildlife forms.
The Black Swallowtail
Papilio polyxenes asterius Stoll
Color:
P. polyxenes has a black body with yellow spots along each side. The wings are black, dorsal side, with two bands of yellow markings running down laterally. On the lower wings, the female has a distinctive blue band of coloration between the two yellow bands, with a red spot near the tails, whereas the male has less blue with more distinctive red spots. On the ventral side, there are brilliant orange-red and blue markings located laterally, on the lower wings, and two rows of yellow markings located laterally on the upper wings (Klots, 172, 1979).
Size: The Black Swallowtail is 2.75-3.5 inches in width (Klots, 172, 1979), and 3-3.5 inches in height. http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/black4.htm
I have seen these huge butterflies several times but never got a good capture. I was walking in between rain showers and noticed this lady come for a touchdown landing. they look like stealth bombers. I was leaning over a stone ledge capturing her when the rain started again. I threw the camera in the bag just in time as it started pouring before I could get to my FJ
one lake that was way below just 2 months ago is now 18'0" above normal
Comments (97)
Splendid Richard !
Thanks for the info and what a beauty Richard S ~ hugs ~
Again you have captured one of my favorites, Butterflies, I simply adore butterfies, they are free beautiful and go wherever they please, just beautiful shot. You make me smile everytime you post a shot... Thank you so very much you have just made my day... hugs to you !!!!
a very fantastic and pretty capture Richard! Wonderful. :D
BEautiful shot Richard.
Beautiful image! Great capture!!
Awesome butty Richard ! Thanks for the interesting info.
A magical capture and a very good shot ! You are a talentuous photographe Richard !!! What a pleasure !!!
Very beautiful butterflies, great photo!
Great macro.
Such marvelous colors... gorgeous capture!
Another beautiful picture from you... Excellent work my friend... 5+:-)
Oh this butterly is a real proud looking guy! Wonderfully taken!!!
Another rarely one Superb! Black butterfly
Truly a beautiful capture!
Excellent capture of an incredible insect- superb work!!!
Beautiful and magic capture Richard!
{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Really magnificent Photography, Excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!A million stars from me!!!******************** (Thanks you very much for you comments,they are very estimated for my) Have a wonderful day, Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---
By one word: Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent capture!!
Excellent capture with wonderful detail!
Once again a great macro!! Beautiful details!
yet another terrific capture of one of nature's beauties :)
ohh shes so beautiful Richard,thanks for sharing this wonderful shot and the info***********
I wouldn't say they remind me of stealth bombers but great shot nonetheless.
Superb shot of this beautiful butterfly. The colors are fantastic!!
Bautifull shot. Complimenti.
Excelente meu amigo,belissima foto, aplausos (5)
creatures can brighten a world when one is down simply beautiful Sweet day to you with a smile
Very excellent capture!!