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Saturday, August 21, 2021

Saturday's Critters # 401

I am always mesmerized by the vibrant, colorful
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Swallowtails are very large insects/butterflies.

Their outspread wings can be 3.3 to 5 inches.
Females lay their eggs on plants in the Magnolia and Rose family.
Common host plants include the Tulip Tree, Wild Black Cherry Tree and 
Sweet Bay Magnolia.
You should consider planting one of those trees to 
attract these butterflies to your yard.

They come to my yard to feed from my beautiful Butterfly Bushes.

- even though you flew away, in my soul you will stay forever -

Sharing today's images with Eileen at 
for Saturday Critters

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17 comments:

  1. eileeninmdAugust 21, 2021 at 10:34 AM

    Hello Debbie,

    Beautiful captures of your Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly. They are beauties, like flying flowers! They are one of my most common butterflies seen at our butterfly bush too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  2. bettyAugust 21, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    So pretty! Have a great weekend!

    betty

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  3. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥August 21, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    Dear Debbie!
    Thanks a lot for the beauty you provide us.
    Lovely butterflies and perfect photos.
    Hugs and greetings.

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  4. BeachGypsyAugust 21, 2021 at 12:57 PM

    Those are so BIG and beautiful!! you get the best butterfly pictures!!

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 21, 2021 at 2:15 PM

    Such perfectly beautiful pictures -- Do you have to get out there early in the morning to get them? I've been told that butterflies are easier to photograph before it gets hot as they don't "flit" as much in the cool mornings. But I can't get going that early.

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  6. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 21, 2021 at 3:07 PM

    Oh, how wonderful to have them come back to feed. The swallowtails are so BIG and gorgeous! I hope we can get outside soon, if the heat will just let up a little. Take care with the storm on the way!

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  7. RedPatAugust 21, 2021 at 4:39 PM

    It is always a magical experience when I see one!

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  8. The Furry GnomeAugust 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM

    Gorgeous pictures! I have seen one of those here in the past.

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  9. Lowcarb team memberAugust 21, 2021 at 6:40 PM

    Such beautiful photographs.
    Such wonderful butterflies.

    All the best Jan

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  10. Marie SmithAugust 21, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    Such beauty! Nature is amazing!

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  11. Ruth HiebertAugust 21, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    Awesome shots.

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  12. LindaAugust 22, 2021 at 2:02 AM

    Gorgeous! Well done.

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  13. Shiju SugunanAugust 22, 2021 at 5:48 AM

    Beautiful butterfly shots!

    My latest post:
    https://craniumbolts.blogspot.com/2021/08/off-season-visit-to-hoskote.html

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  14. YvonneAugust 22, 2021 at 1:44 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous photos. I could look at them forever.

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  15. ConniecrafterAugust 22, 2021 at 10:12 PM

    Wow they are gorgeous, I love the way you can see the shadow of the other wing in the first pic, beautiful flowers for them to enjoy!

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  16. Brian KingAugust 23, 2021 at 7:46 AM

    Gorgeous one! Your butterflies are doing very well!

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  17. Elizabeth EdwardsAugust 23, 2021 at 9:49 AM

    that's cool. that is VA state butterfly. great view Mrs. Debbie. it has been 2 long since my last visit. i will say hello and will keep looking around. i sure hope u r staying cool. the humidity in VA is nuts. supposedly gonna be a really warm one ... take care. see ya around. ( :

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