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07-Apr-2017

Chequered Swallowtail

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A swallowtail without a tail.
This species has become a frequent visitor since I planted the foodplant for its caterpillars
See http://www.pbase.com/donfranklin/image/165250504 for a photo of the caterpillar.


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Torben Jorgensen03-Apr-2018 12:18
Beautiful shot with great sharpness. The creamy bg makes it stand out.
Pierre23-Feb-2018 19:04
Une prise de vue impeccable, une très jolie pose! V
Steve Macomber10-Feb-2018 08:34
Pretty detail. V
Wong Tsu Shi23-Jun-2017 07:48
Nice shot, this looks like our Lime Butterfly here.
barbarajoy25-May-2017 21:55
Outstanding image Don! Great capture. V
Johnnie Rogers 25-Apr-2017 07:32
Cracking image! ~v~
Buz Kiefer18-Apr-2017 23:33
Beautiful detail, color and depth. Vote.
Tom Murray16-Apr-2017 00:56
Terrific looking butterfly Don. Your backyard attracts lots of interesting nature.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)15-Apr-2017 18:00
Great work! V
Paolo
Walter Otto Koenig15-Apr-2017 17:15
Very nice shot with these details and depth of field.
Yvonne15-Apr-2017 10:33
Superbly captured image Don. v
Tom LeRoy15-Apr-2017 07:32
Outstanding shot, Don! V
joseantonio15-Apr-2017 04:10
excellent closeup details.V.
Nirvan Hope15-Apr-2017 02:46
A wonderful image of this beauty with its velvety soft markings. With good results from the other 69 caterpillars your garden must be a fluttering delight!
Gill Kopy15-Apr-2017 01:08
And, what a gorgeous buttefly ! So satisfying for you to create a habitat for this beauty !! V
Helen Betts14-Apr-2017 22:45
Amazing how that caterpillar turns into something as beautiful as this!
Tom Munson14-Apr-2017 21:59
Beautiful capture, Don. Sharp and nicely framed.
Jim Coffman14-Apr-2017 20:46
This is a real beauty, Don!!
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