So how could I not post this, especially after Lisa’s comment a couple days ago? This is a male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). In stark contrast to the Zebra Swallowtail, this species is so cooperative!
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They are so gorgeous! I got a butterfly bush sort of like this today! Finally. And some lantana. going to plant it in my yard at the lake tomorrow if it doesn't rain all day. I hope to attract some of these guys! I don't see enough of them this year!
![Sigh. [Travel-day]](https://media.365project.org/1/9428160_bfilmqru48_sq.jpg "Sigh. [Travel-day]")