Snacking Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
by Kathy Kelly
Title
Snacking Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Artist
Kathy Kelly
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
I photographed this beautiful Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) in an orchard not far from my home. Busy gathering nectar from a group of Zowie Yellow Flame Zinnias, she hardly noticed me.
This species of swallowtail is native to eastern North America and is one of the most familiar butterflies east of the Mississippi river. That said, it can also be found as far West as the Great Plains states. Its wingspan can range in measurement from 3.1 to 5.5 inches. Common habitats include woodlands, fields, rivers, creeks, roadsides, and gardens. It will also stray into urban parks and city yards.
This piece by Kathy Kelly has been featured in the following FAA galleries and contests:
Lady Photographers and Artists
All Natural Beauty Of This World
Insects and Creepy Crawlies 25
Groovy Butterflies
Bugs, Bugs, and More Bugs
Wildlife One a Day
The Niche
Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery
Midwest America Photography
10+
Contests:
Butterflies in Midwest America Photography - Tied for First Place
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April 19th, 2016
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Comments (50)
David T Wilkinson
A winning image, Kathy! Congratulations on the FIRST PLACE tie out of 126 entries in the BUTTERFLIES IN MIDWEST AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHY Contest and on the HONORED GUEST ARTIST spotlight on the MIDWEST AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHY Group homepage. L&F
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous close up photograph of a Tiger Swallowtail on a zinnia, with great colors, clarity and composition, Kathy! Congratulations on your First Place (Tie) in the "Butterflies In Midwest America Photography" contest! F/L
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Larry Nieland
This is SO gorgeous Kathy ! - Love it .........Fave+L
Kathy Kelly replied:
Thanks Larry! He was very accommodating and barely budged during the shoot. :-)
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