Zebra Swallowtail

[mnhtnbb]

on a dwarf butterfly bush in my courtyard

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. What a remarkable photo! Stunning butterfly on a gorgeous plant! This is so special. ♥

[mnhtnbb]

2. Best shot from a dozen or so

Really bright --too bright --sun, but this particular guy was willing to leave wings open just long enough to get this shot.

[cyclonefence]

3. It's a beautiful picture

I delight in knowing that butterfly bushes really do attract butterflies.

[mnhtnbb]

7. I've seen some other tiny butterflies

out there, but only recently have they attracted Swallowtails. There was a yellow Swallowtail in my yard the other day, but it preferred the Lantana.

[cyclonefence]

11. Have you ever seen a hummingbird moth

on your butterfly bushes?

[mnhtnbb]

12. No, not here.

The only time I've seen a hummingbird moth was when we were living in Lincoln, NE. It was attracted to a whiskey barrel planter full of impatiens.

[niyad]

4. Stunning image. Thank you so much for sharing.

[mnhtnbb]

8. Happy to do so.

[hermetic]

5. So pretty!

Great capture.

[mnhtnbb]

9. Thanks!

[hay rick]

6. Stunning photo! nt

[mnhtnbb]

10. I'd rather have the billion,

but at least I got a butterfly visit!