Across my dreams with nets of wonder I chase the bright elusive butterfly… (Bob Lind).” As a child, I loved to chase these butterflies but now am happy to watch them gathering nectar from my butterfly bush.
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The
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is a quick and strong flier making it difficult to capture a
photo. The males are a bright yellow, while the females can exhibit two
different color forms.
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This
Pipevine Swallowtail has
a shiny blue body and white spots on the upper side of the hind wings. The blue
underneath the hind wings encircle one row of orange colors. These swift fliers
are usually low to the ground and do not stay at one flower for a long period
of time but this fellow is enjoying my butterfly bush.
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The Great
Spangled Fritillary is a sparkling beauty and is a medium sized butterfly that can fly
very quickly and is easy to see while gathering nectar.
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