Butterfly, eh?

The Missus spotted this Canadian Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio canadensis) on some ironweed flowers as we walked along the City Park Boardwalk in Hopewell.

[Cazzi]

This butterfly looks huge. Well spotted and lovely detail.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Nice details and open wings.

[Maggiemae]

She's a perfect specimen! Nothing missing. I wonder how long they live for!

[Tim Erskine]

@serendypyty @dutchothotmailcom @maggiemae Thanks! It is a large butterfly, about 3.5 inches across, but I can't find anything that says how long they live.

[amyK]

Super capture

[bkb in the city]

Great capture