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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Sep 10, 2007

Beauty! Which is this that sat nicely for me to take many good shots?

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 10, 2007

Oh, how prettty! That's a Checkered Swallowtail or Lime ST, Papilio demoleus:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_demoleus

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Sep 10, 2007

My initial guess was right - I had already posted it in the BF. But unable to recall, I hesitantly posted this question. I did not remember the species name at all! Thanks flygirl. I've uploaded a couple of more pictures in there.

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nerdybirder Hyderabad, India Sep 11, 2007

Hi.. here are some more pics and some info.
www.nerdybirders.com/html/butterflies/lime-butterfly.html

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 11, 2007

Hey nerdybirder, is that your site? I come across it often....nice!

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nerdybirder Hyderabad, India Sep 11, 2007

Hi fly_girl.. ya it is.. thanks :)

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fly_girl The Woodlands, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 11, 2007

I just added it to my Favorites and will be referencing it often...love the dragon and damsel pics and info!

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Dinu Mysore, India(Zone 10a) Sep 11, 2007

Welcome nerdybirder from your neighbouring state! Nice pictures, nice site of yours. Keep it up.

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