Spicebush Swallowtail

Coaxed another frame out of the long lens, but I need to be wary of that quote about insanity: continuing to try something and expecting a different result…

» ID’ed at BAMONA as “Papilio troilus” or “Spicebush Swallowtail”
» Species pages: [ BAMONA ] [ BugGuide ] [ UK Butterflies ]

Looking back
1 year ago: “Finally, a yellow Tiger!”
2 years ago: “Last butterfly for a while!”
3 years ago: “Eastern Pondhawk [Filler #52]”
4 years ago: “Travel day”
5 years ago: “Golden Silk Orbweaver”
6 years ago: “First swallowtail of the year”
7 years ago: “Fiery Skipper? No! “Sachem” (Sigh)”
8 years ago: “My, but what large eyes you have!”
9 years ago: “Another travel day...”

[ IMG_1126S75x75CBB+40Utm :: 250mm ]

[Mags]

Beautiful shot! Your butterfly bush looks pretty healthy! Mine died. I think it's too hot here for them.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice lightning

[GaryW]

Awesome detail and love the light.