Swallowtail sans tails

Sadly, this Zebra Swallowtail has lost most of its tails. Fortunately, the tails don't seem to be functional. Merely a sign of a “close call,” maybe, with a bird?

Species pages: [ BAMONA ] [ BugGuide ] [ UK Butterflies ]

Looking back
1 year ago: “Home-made pizza”
2 years ago: “Zebra Swallowtail”
3 years ago: “Craspedia globosa [Filler #48]”
4 years ago: “San Francisco Bay from Coit Tower”
5 years ago: “Olde tyme craftsmanship”
6 years ago: “Kayaking in Sooke Basin [SOOC]”
7 years ago: “Eastern Tiger Swallowtail”
8 years ago: “Fenway Park’s ‘Green Monster’”
9 years ago: “The Balance”

[ IMG_1037S75x75Atm :: 250mm ]

[Mags]

Gorgeous capture! You are so blessed or have been anyhow!

[GaryW]

Very nice close up. Super background!

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice close up, such a pretty butterfly