Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly!

Not sure what was going on with this one today, but it seemed to like the sand better than the flowers. But at least when it landed, it would sit there for a few seconds. Just had to be ready with the shutter.

[Stef Neyhart]

Lovely capture, Rick.Great details, and I haven't seen a spicebush Swallowtail before.

[Diana]

Another wonderful shot, fab detail.

[Joanna kate]

Great shot, lovely markings

[KoalaGardens🐨]

great moment for a clear capture - this is beautiful :)

[Rosie Kind]

Fantastic Fav

[Jane Pittenger]

Too bad re the surface but a beautiful capture of the butterfly

[Islandgirl]

Beautiful butterfly!

[Rick]

@stefneyhart @ludwigsdiana @joannakate @koalagardens @rosiekind @jgpittenger @radiogirl @tibles Thanks everyone. As always, really appreciate all of your comments, view's and fav's. Not sure what's got them landing on the beach area, but hope they move up to more of the flowers. Yeah, Jane, this sure doesn't make for the best background.

[Delwyn Barnett]

Lovely markings.

[Rick]

@dkbarnett thanks Delwyn.

[Rick]

@creona Thanks Tamara.