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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (female, dark phase)
Stanley Jones

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (female, dark phase) (Papilio glaucus)

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus: Papilionidae) female, dark phase. It is interesting that only the female has a dark phase. She is working on elegant zinnia. Wingspan: 8.9-14.0 cm (3.5-5.5 in). Brazos County Arboretum, Bryan, Texas, USA.
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Habitat
Planted arboretum with some natives at ca. 99 m (325 ft) elevation.
Location
Brazos County Arboretum, Bryan, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2020
Scientific name
Papilio glaucus
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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Such great detail and beautifully captured in flight Stanley! A smashing image buddy!
 
B
didn't know that butterflies also have dark phases, Stanley, a wonderful, super sharp photo, a real topper, many tfs!!
 
peterow
A beautiful swallowtail Stanley. A fantastic colourfully captured image, well done.
 
delia todd
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Cor!!!! How do you do that Stanley.... just exceptional getting a butterfly in flight!!!

A super picture my friend. Thanks lad.
 
Danielbirdwatcher
Looks like your butterfly can just be pulled rightout of the photograph. 3-D it is. Great capturing it floating on thin air.
 

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