Giant Swallowtail Butterfly by Richardphotos
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I went to a park in Arlington Texas Friday and just after I entered a forested walk path, I was lucky to see a Giant Swallowtail fly right by me and land.it stayed long enough for me to get 20 shots
The Giant Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio cresphontes) is a swallowtail butterfly common in various parts of North America, particularly the south and east. With a wingspan of about 10-16 cm , it is the largest butterfly in the United States.
The adults' wings are black, with two striking yellow stripes across the forewings and hindwings.
Giant Swallowtails feed on the nectar of a variety of flowers, but are known to enjoy azalea, bougainvilla, goldenrod, Japanese honeysuckle, and milkweed .
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Comments (100)
Beautiful capture Richard, Excellent well done..
Beautiful....and huge. Aloha
I have been worrying about you. And now I know that you are alright I am soooooooo happy. Making pretty pictures as usual. I love as usual. Phew!!!! Gorgeous Butterfly Richard!!!
Absolutely gorgeous butterfly and what a wonderful capture of it!!
Fantastic shot Richard. So glad your safe!!!!
una bella foto amigo
Excellent capture!!!!
Fantastic capture and a gorgeous butterfly!
She is posing for you, dear Richard. A wonderful shot. Have a beautiful day. Hugs and kisses. Diane. xx
Wonderful capture.Super macro.
Lovely pic!
Excellent capture and a gorgeous butterfly!!
Superb details, beautiful capture! Awesome work as always Richard! I'm glad to know you are safe!
Jolie macro Richard, superbe photo
Beautiful Richard! Superb detail!
Gorgeous! Perfect timing for me, I captured 3 shots of one of these in my garden and I didn't know what it was.
fantastisch! Ein wundervolles Macro!!!!
Wonderful capture Richard..very pretty!!
We've had one the last few days flitting around the Mexican Petunias and it's sooo pretty just like your guy here :o) ....great capture Richard ! *** H u g s ***
Wonderful butterfly!!! Outstanding macro!!!
He is a beauty. I haven't seen one all summer. Well done, Richard.
A fine photo, really well done.
impresionante ejemplar amigo... parece grande.
These fellows have a permanent feast.
a fantastic shot, congratulations!
Beautiful shot, great details!
Brilliant!
excellent capture!
That is cool. I went to the zoo and went into the butterfly tent to take picture(before my SLR) and I think I got just a few good shots because they stayed still long enought to get a good one.So very nice shot Richard
Pretty butterfly Richard, well done!