black swallowtail by Richardphotos

Photography • Macro • posted on Jul 02, 2007

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Description

Butterflies go wherever they please and please wherever they go. They are messengers of nature, not only adding brilliance to their surroundings but also pollinating flowers and revealing the healthiness of our communities. Historically, butterflies have been revered in art and lore but otherwise have been ignored. Today, however, we are beginning to realize the many benefits of these smaller wildlife forms. The Black Swallowtail Papilio polyxenes asterius Stoll Color: P. polyxenes has a black body with yellow spots along each side. The wings are black, dorsal side, with two bands of yellow markings running down laterally. On the lower wings, the female has a distinctive blue band of coloration between the two yellow bands, with a red spot near the tails, whereas the male has less blue with more distinctive red spots. On the ventral side, there are brilliant orange-red and blue markings located laterally, on the lower wings, and two rows of yellow markings located laterally on the upper wings (Klots, 172, 1979). Size: The Black Swallowtail is 2.75-3.5 inches in width (Klots, 172, 1979), and 3-3.5 inches in height. http://www.holoweb.com/cannon/black4.htm I have seen these huge butterflies several times but never got a good capture. I was walking in between rain showers and noticed this lady come for a touchdown landing. they look like stealth bombers. I was leaning over a stone ledge capturing her when the rain started again. I threw the camera in the bag just in time as it started pouring before I could get to my FJ one lake that was way below just 2 months ago is now 18'0" above normal

Comments (97)

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Zorg1955

5:49AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Splendid Richard !

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NekhbetSun

5:59AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Thanks for the info and what a beauty Richard S ~ hugs ~

NytsMom

6:13AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Again you have captured one of my favorites, Butterflies, I simply adore butterfies, they are free beautiful and go wherever they please, just beautiful shot. You make me smile everytime you post a shot... Thank you so very much you have just made my day... hugs to you !!!!

Kuiski

6:57AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

a very fantastic and pretty capture Richard! Wonderful. :D

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B_PEACOCK

7:07AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

BEautiful shot Richard.

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VDH

7:35AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Beautiful image! Great capture!!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

7:41AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Awesome butty Richard ! Thanks for the interesting info.

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claude19

8:02AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

A magical capture and a very good shot ! You are a talentuous photographe Richard !!! What a pleasure !!!

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irakika

8:46AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Very beautiful butterflies, great photo!

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Milouv

8:53AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Great macro.

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Janiss

8:53AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Such marvelous colors... gorgeous capture!

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sessan53

9:04AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Another beautiful picture from you... Excellent work my friend... 5+:-)

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Gor111

9:27AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Oh this butterly is a real proud looking guy! Wonderfully taken!!!

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MagikUnicorn

10:04AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Another rarely one Superb! Black butterfly

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pennykay

10:04AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Truly a beautiful capture!

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Bampster

10:27AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Excellent capture of an incredible insect- superb work!!!

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JillianElf

10:36AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

Beautiful and magic capture Richard!

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LudyMelltSekher

10:45AM | Mon, 02 July 2007

{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Really magnificent Photography, Excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!A million stars from me!!!**** (Thanks you very much for you comments,they are very estimated for my) Have a wonderful day, Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---

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