Giant Swallowtails are common in the southern California, Arizona, Mexico, Central America, Columbia, Jamaica, and Cuba. They are distinct by their large size, from 3.9 to 6.3 inches (9.9 to 16 cm). Read this: SWALLOWTAILS
GIANT SWALLOWTAIL
Giant Swallowtails are common in the southern California, Arizona, Mexico, Central America, Columbia, Jamaica, and Cuba. They are distinct by their large size, from 3.9 to 6.3 inches (9.9 to 16 cm). Read this: SWALLOWTAILS
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A beauty, nice capture in a lovely setting.
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An apt photo to mark the change of seasons — from new and bright to old and weary. This butterfly has seen tough times. A bird, perhaps?
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I don’t know about a bird, but definitely worn, end of season for this beauty.
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Tracy, lovely photo, I love the color contrast with the purple flowers.
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Thank you!
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