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angelblossom
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To be honest I don't know what kind it is or from what family But this season I have never seen one sooo Big.. This one hovered and landed here for 15 minutes I watched it untill it fluttered to the neighbors yard ... the picture doesn't really show how big it is , I imagine the wing span was around 4-6"
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Thornius
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Angelblossom, your butterfly appears to be a Spicebush Swallowtail according to eNature.com and their online butterfly field guide. I knew it was a swallowtail, but didn't know what kind.

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Karrie
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That is a beautiful picture! Isnt it nice to know we can count on Thornie for our bird and butterfly issues!

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angelblossom
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quote:
Originally posted by Thornius:
Angelblossom, your butterfly appears to be a Spicebush Swallowtail according to eNature.com and their online butterfly field guide. I knew it was a swallowtail, but didn't know what kind.
hey thanks I spent quit a bit of time looking for it !

your right Karrie Nice we can depend on him!!

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Deborah L.
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That is one beautiful butterfly-and a really good picture !
I LOVE butterflies.
My favorite is a clear yellow one that looks like a tang fish.
Anyone know what it might be?

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Very, very pretty picture.......butterflies are natures own yard ornaments--especially when they land like that and spread their wings open. [thumb]
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That's an awesome picture!

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that is a beautiful diane. thank you for sharing...
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Wrennie
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DeborahL. look on e-nature that thornius mentioned. you'll probably find it there.

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Diane - great pictures!

I thought this was a Black Tiger Swallowtail - did a google image search there is just a little distinction between the two - good eye, Thorny!

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angelblossom
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Thanks Lynne I was amazed how close it let me get with out fluttering away!

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Thornius
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The larger butterflys are rather tame and docile and it is fairly easy to get GOOD close pictures of them. Now Painted Ladies or Skippers are a different story altogether [Big Grin]

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angelblossom
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I'll keep that in mind Thornius! [thumb]

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