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spicebush swallowtail

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By Hmhb


spicebush swallowtail (Verbena canadensis (Homestead Verbena))

dining on verbena



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Good shot.

17 Nov, 2009

 

Wow!!!!!!!thats a beauty..

17 Nov, 2009

 

thanks, this one prompted me to run out and get a "Field Guide to Butterflies." First time to see one up close and personal.

17 Nov, 2009

 

Great shot!

19 Nov, 2009

 

thanks Panther!

19 Nov, 2009

 

Lucky you, very striking isn't he?

20 Nov, 2009

 

He is awesome - my favorite shot of the season!

21 Nov, 2009

 

I am lost for words - such a beautiful butterfly. You lucky, lucky, lady !

6 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you! We had snow last week and temp dipped to 23! Bye-bye lantana and verbena; bye-bye butterflies 'til next year. ;'-(

6 Dec, 2009



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