Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Macro Monday: Pipevine Swallowtail



 

 

Here's the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly from this previously featured caterpillar. It is the most striking metallic blue. This one looks brand new, all its scales in place, and sunning itself to strengthen its wings in my garden this afternoon.

For more close-ups visit Macro Monday!

7 comments:

CTG Ponies said...

Wow, that's gorgeous!!

colleen said...

That is just gorgeous! I can never find them sitting still around here.

The Pink Geranium or Jan's Place said...

now that is macro...very cool. I have not had any pretty butterflies in my garden this year. We have specific plants to draw them..to no avail :(

Ed said...

WOW! Great shot..:-))

Anonymous said...

wow i'm speechless that's a ripper of a capture! well done

Kateri said...

That is such a beautiful butterfly!

Brittany said...

I absolutely love these photos, as well as the new layout! I hope you and Uncle Rick are doing wonderfully! All my love,
B

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