Capt Kirk
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Joined: 10 Sep 2005
Location: Ohio, USA
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| Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:10 pm Post subject: Back at the Autumn Joy (pic) - Spice Bush Swallowtail |
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I went out with my camera this morning to see if I could get a better pic of a Monarch with his wings spread, but they were more nervous than yesterday! But I did find this fellow nice and calm.
It's a Spice Bush Swallowtail.
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cajunbelle
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Joined: 04 Jun 2006
Location: zone 8b Louisiana (Map)
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| Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Lovely Capt, I love the sedum too.
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Sharon
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Polly
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Joined: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2235
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| Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful picture - you inspired me to try a butterfly shot. I got a couple on my butterfly bush - will post later.
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eileen
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Joined: 07 Feb 2005
Location: Scotland (Map)
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| Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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What a coincidence!!! Bethie just posted a piccie of a Spice Bush Swallowtail caterpillar and now here's the adult!!!  Fabulous insects aren't they and you can clearly see from your snap how it got its name can't you?
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