When you find yourself cocooned in isolation and despair
And cannot find your way out of the darkness, remember that
This is similar to the place where caterpillars go to grow their wings.
I noticed an orange butterfly soar past my deck so I ventured out to check the butterfly bush, not expecting to find anything due to extremely high temperatures. I was pleasantly surprised to see this beauty. This was my second photo and is sooc. Have a great weekend everyone!
Identified by BAMONA as Papilio cresphontes or Giant Swallowtail.