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swallowtail and fritillary on thistle
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swallowtail and fritillary on thistle

an eastern tiger swallowtail and a great spangled fritillary share a thistle blossom.
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Habitat
fields of wild flowers
Location
the west fork trail, durbin, west virginia
Date taken
8-13-05
Equipment used
canon 1d2mk2, ef 100 2.8 macro lens
Forcreeks
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Wow, an Eastern.. don't know that I've seen one. Very beautiful composition and unusual to have two great butterfly shots at once! And both in focus too.
 
psilo
Two stunning butterflies and a stunning photo. Beautiful colours, super sharp and a fab dof, very well done richard!
 
ps11aj
What a great butterfly picture. All butterflies having their winter sleep here. Except for the Winter Moth.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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richard bledsoe
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