Eastern Tiger Swallowtails are common butterflies during the latter part of summer. From the photos below, you’ll see why they are named that way. Male butterflies have stripes, and blue and orange spots in the lower part of their wings, while female ones may have yellow or deep blue, almost black colors.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail feasting on Zinnia flower. This one could be a female.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Thistle flower. This one is a male, with more colored spots near the tail.
Female Swallowtail.
Male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
Gorgeous!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful captures. The butterflies are so clear and there is some lovely bokeh in your shots as well.
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Thank you Wood Dragon!
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Have a wonderful week my friend! Hugz Lisa and Bear
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Thank you Lisa! It’s been a busy week, but good. You have a nice weekend now.
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Gorgeous!
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Thank you Jessica!
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Wow! These are stunning images. A lovely way to start my day. 🙂
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Thanks Sue! Much appreciated.
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Excellent Details. 180 Macro?
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Thanks. These pictures are from last year, with the 70-300mm.
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They’re all great, but I love the female on the cardinal flower with the contrasts in colors!
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Thanks Jerry! IEspecially for the name of the Cardinal flower. 🙂
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So delicate and beautiful
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Thank you!
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Just WOW!
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Thank you Elizabeth!
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What beautiful photos!
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Thank you Katelon!
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What beautiful images. I am waiting for the butterflies to come to my garden – probably in a couple of weeks.
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Thank you Pat. They are starting to make their appearance and should be plentiful later on this month.
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Beautiful captures! I don’t think I have seen them before.
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Thanks Amy. These butterflies are found only in the eastern part of the US. Maybe that’s why you haven’t seen them.
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