Butterfly in the pasture

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  1. marlingardener

    marlingardener Happy

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    My husband was out feeding the birds this morning, and saw a Giant Swallowtail in the pasture. Intrepid man that he is, he put down the birdseed bucket and went into the pasture to get this photo. Giants are always so photogenic!
    Giant Swallowtail butterfly.jpg
     
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  3. mart

    mart Strong Ash

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    We have had a number of them too ! Thats a good pic !
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I am so chuffed that he took the trouble. I really like butterflies and never miss a chance to visit a butterfly house.
    We have a similar butterfly as this one in Nederland, but I find the colours of yours richer.

    We call them “Kininginnepages”.
     
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    Lovely :)
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Really beautiful.
     
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    Such a beautiful pic.
     
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    Very pretty!!!
     

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