Ruminations: Tiger Swallowtail

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

We have had several of these this year. So lovely.

I am not certain but I think these are the Eastern Tiger Swallowtails rather than the Western. I am on the Texas Gulf Coast.

This is the caterpillar:

This is not my photo; it is from Google Images.

eileeninmd said...: Gorgeous shots of the swallowtail. Have a happy day!; July 22, 2014 at 3:40 PM
fredamans said...: Beautiful butterfly. The larva is not as beautiful though. :-); July 22, 2014 at 4:48 PM
Florence said...: Thank you , Eileen. It has been a happy day!; July 22, 2014 at 5:49 PM
Florence said...: Fredamans, if you think the caterpillar is not so lovely, you should see the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd instars which look like bird droppings! LOL!!; July 22, 2014 at 5:54 PM
Rambling Woods said...: I am still hoping to find a spice bush egg to raise... They are funny looking.... Michelle...; July 22, 2014 at 6:51 PM
Laura said...: Everything is more beautiful when we slow down, look close and take the time to truly see.; July 23, 2014 at 10:42 AM
maryaustria said...: Beautiful butterfly! Great shots!; July 23, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Hattie said...: We've had more butterflies than usual in our yard in Hawaii this year.; July 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM