Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly!

At least that's what I think it is. It just wouldn't stop flapping those wings where I could get a good open shot.

[Anne Pancella]

Great shot. That is a Giant Swallowtail. It has a yellow bar across it's back, and is bigger than the Tiger Swallowtail. It also tends to feed while flying rather than perching on the flower in my experience.

[Milanie]

Wonderful shot of this Swallowtail. Have just caught the Giant Swallowtail once or twice up on the mountain. Love his clear markings

[Diana]

That sure is a huge beauty, wonderful capture.

[Tatjana Kovac]

Beautiful pic.

[PhylM-S]

Perfect!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

this is just brilliant!

[Karen]

WOW Perfect

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Ooo, that lighting. That pose. Those colors. Great capture!

[Esther Rosenberg]

Wow, stunning

[Orion5D]

Wow, perfect shot!!! Super.

[Santina]

wow, wonderful shot, all perfect

[Steve Jacob]

Beautiful

[Shepherdman's Wife]

stunning shot

[Joyce W.]

Well done! He's in good shape. The ones I took take were pretty ragged but they are the only ones I have seen this summer!

[amyK]

Great shot; beautiful clarity and super timing

[Caroline]

Simply beautiful.

[Bryan Mc Pherson]

Extraordinary