The Giant Swallowtail Butterfly lives in wooded areas, especially near Citrus trees. I have 5 in my yard, and several wild orange and tangerine trees nearby. A few miles away are Orange Groves.
I find the larger butterflies harder to photograph. They do a lot of fluttering and very little sitting still.
With a wingspan of about 5”, they are easily spotted. They also seem more wary of my camera. I can see several flitting around….until I step outside.
The underside is very pretty. At first you’d think you were looking at a yellow butterfly.
Nice capture Carol. I find butterflies almost as elusive as birds. Sure has a long tongue.
ReplyDeleteVery good pictures of this beautiful butterfly. The second picture is perfect! I don't think I have seen any like this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, Carol! Butterflies are as elusive as the little Warblers. They do so much hopping around and flitting about that it's very hard to get a good photo. You did good!
ReplyDeleteA stunning butterfly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I didn't realize the undersides of Giant Swallowtails were so bright. You're lucky to have them so close to home!
ReplyDeleteYou did an excellent job of capturing this beautiful butterfly. Five inches, wow! That's one big butterfly.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures! I love the shape of their wing, so delicate.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of a wonderful flutter! Real beauties!
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots Carol of a stunning 'flutter'.
ReplyDeletewhat lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteOMG, so beautiful, especially the last one! I've never been able to capture one on camera...as you said, too much fluttering going on.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about large butterflies and their constant movement! You got some great shots with your persistence though!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! I love the face shot. What great big eyes he has! Supposedly we have these in Ohio, but I don't think I've seen one. We have lots of the Tiger Swallowtails here.
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