Palamedes Swallowtail Butterfly!

Finally got one to almost sit still for a little bit. It was not sitting for long, but think it was there just long enough to get focused. You can see that long tongue going down into the flower.

[Diana]

Stunning capture and wonderful details, such a pretty butterfly.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

just beautiful

[Santina]

great shot, magnificent colors and details

[Danette Thompson]

Very nice! I don’t see Swallowtails often.

[Peter Dulis]

Love it - fav

[Linda Godwin]

wonderful to see them back

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Beautiful capture of these camera-shy creatures.

[Hope D Jennings]

Just beautiful

[Milanie]

Gorgeous! And terrific focus

[Kerri Michaels]

beautiful fav