Black Swallowtail Butterflies by DreamersWish
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Here are my daughter's new butterflies, Daisy and Callie! Daisy was born late last night and Callie was born only an hour so ago. She is just absolutely giddy about this and so am I. When we found out Callie was born, she looked like her legs had gotten stuck. So, we took them outside to let Daisy go and check on the well being of Callie. Daisy immediately left the nest. My daughter was upset that she could not hold her for a moment, but understood that Daisy needed to leave. Callie seemed very slow, but she seemed to be all right. Callie is resting in the butterfly house with three other siblings awaiting to be hatched. She will be let go most likely tomorrow.
We believe they are Black Swallowtail Butterflies. I have tried to find images that look like them to verify, but I am not 100% sure of exact species and sex. If anyone has knowledge of them, would you please let me know so I can tell my daughter.
I hope you will enjoy the image. I just wanted to celebrate the birth of these lovely butterflies. Thank you for taking a peak and for any comments you wish to leave! I also would like to thank those who have left comments, added me, or one of my images to their favorites. I truly appreciate each and every one of them. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and please have a lovely week!
Comments (16)
angelbearzs
that is very nice image :)
Meisiekind
Very sweet captures!!!
MrsLubner
They do look like swallowtails but just emerging like this, the colors are a little different than when they are dried and the wings expanded with blood flow. Fabulous shots.
jarmila
the butterfly is very nice
DennisReed
Beautiful capture & thanks for sharing your Daughter's Joy! :)
dragonmuse
Lovely butterflies. How interesting that your daughter is helping them along.
magnus073
Beth these are such wonderful photos, and what a great learning experience for your daughter. Thanks so much for not only sharing these images but also the story behind them.
jocko500
very lovely
dochtersions
Two amazing photo's, and of course the story behind. Great, isn't it, to see how butterflies do 'coming out'? And then you have to let them go, such pity for your daughter ;-) Our youngest daughter, also 'grew' the Orange-tip butterfly. (Anthocharis cardamines)) p.s. these beautiful butterflies, we doesn't have here in The Netherlands (I suppose)
rainbows
Beautiful captures and story, thank you for sharing them. Hugs. Diane. xx
magichild2
These captures are amazing. Beautifully done.
three_grrr
Looks like a black swallowtail to me too. Beautiful capture, and such fun for your daughter to raise!
ElusiveAngel
Oh that is beautiful and so very sweet. They are such lovely creatures and one wish really that they could be pets. I don't have much knowledge about butterflies but always wish I had more knowledge. Maybe one needs to use google for this one. :)
RobyHermida
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW FANTASTICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
neoexcello
Fascinating. Absolutely fascinating. I would love to experience this. Just full of awe!
sossy
oh spectacular and beautiful! what a fantastic and exciting hobby of your daughter! outstanding detailed butty! the wings so fresh and marvelous clolored! ;o)