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DreamOfSpring Charleston, SC(Zone 9a) Apr 01, 2006

I'm thinking either Pipevine Swallowtail or Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (black female form) as a first guess. Anyone recognize this guy?

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DreamOfSpring Charleston, SC(Zone 9a) Apr 01, 2006

side view

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DreamOfSpring Charleston, SC(Zone 9a) Apr 01, 2006

another side

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DreamOfSpring Charleston, SC(Zone 9a) Apr 01, 2006

the azure blue on his/her back was breathtaking.

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Apr 01, 2006

This is just my guess, but judging from the two yellow spots on the forewing and the spot where the two hindwings come together it is a "female black form eastern tiger swallowtail" http://www.rlephoto.com/butterflies/swallowtail_et01.html

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DreamOfSpring Charleston, SC(Zone 9a) Apr 01, 2006

Ah, so SHE's just pretending to be the poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail.

Thanks, Calalily - it figures that a flower would know ; )

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Texas_Doodlebug Central Texas, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 01, 2006

What a beautiful butterfly.

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DreamOfSpring Charleston, SC(Zone 9a) Apr 01, 2006

Thanks, Texas_Doodlebug, The photo does not do her justice really. The brilliant, shimmering azure blue on her back stood out so beautifully against the intense black of her wings. I'm afraid my camera and I were unable to capture her radiance in full. But, again, thank you very much.

I hope she will return to my garden soon.

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Apr 02, 2006

Scutler, you're welcome.

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