Missing tails

This Zebra Swallowtail was missing its tails, but it didn't seem to slow it down.

I went out earlier today and didn't go back out until sundown. It was 106F today and very humid.

I think the hummingbirds are finally coming back from nesting. I'm hoping to get a hummingbird shot tomorrow.

Thank you for you views, comments, and faves on yesterday's skipper and bee! :0)

I'm posting a Variegated Fritillary in my other album. Forgive me for posting another one, but I liked his little redhead. :0)

http://365project.org/cjwhite/my-little-world/06-30-2012

[❀ Lynn]

Lovely shot Carolyn. Wonder if a bird made a grab for him and only got the tail bits.

[Yvonne]

I just love your butterfly shots--so beautiful. I love the detail on this. Good luck capturing that hummingbird.

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Robert Velten]

Cool capture on a hot day. I guess it should be called a Zebra Swallow butterfly since the tails are gone. :)

[Al Perry]

Nice shot. I haven't been seeing any butterflies....Oh wait you have them all. lol

[BeckyS]

Beautiful bokeh

[Jo Ann Bellone]

I just stand in amazement each night as you know the names of all these butterflies, your photos are always gorgeous and you mine must be photographic also.

[Tony]

Another amazing capture.

[Terry H]

You're killin' me, Carolyn! Once again, GREAT SHOT!

[Kimmi]

beautiful

[Pam Hawkes]

Wonderful capture!

[Jennifer C]

your flutterbys are awesome, as well as your images!

[elkehochban]

awesome! I can't even imagine how it feels to be out in 106 degree weather!

[Terry]

so beautiful, nature is a showcase

[Rick Schies]

Well good luck on the hummers, mine apparently have skipped State LOL. Haven't seen a one this year.

[Claire]

You get the most beautiful butterflys

[Paul Myers]

I still say you're the butterfly whisperer. Nice shot.

[Milanie]

This is a great shot - his colors are wonderfully clear. This heat is either driving away many of our butterflies or they're out when I'm not - which is most of the daytime. We matched your temperatures yesterday. Ugh.

[Dawn Wilson]

Beautiful!

[Pyrrhula]

You do the most stunting B. Pic. Great of you you share them .
The clay in our country have many different colors . Depends on where it is ( or where you find it ).
In the North part , beside the rivers, the big polders or where I live the south delta and there is a different between the old and fresh clay