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As a follow-on to last month’s Parsley Worm Infestation, we get to watch as one does his last molt right before our eyes in preparation for his big change into adulthood. We kept a couple in close proximity so that Mom could (finally) photo-capture a Black Swallowtail butterfly for the album.
Scott says he’s a super-hero gone mad.
Busting Out
These clothes are too tight!
Last Molt to Chrysalis
Grrr!! Fear me! I am The Incredible Hulk!
(Just kidding. At this point, I’m just a ‘softie.’)
And only two weeks later …
Black Swallowtail
Dazzling
Absolutely incredible, Shannon. It is so very rare to actually get to see this moment of transformation occurring, and then to capture it on film is astounding. ta-da!!
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Right place, right time. I love these guys! I’m getting where I plant things just for the bugs and birds anymore.
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What a great sequence!
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Beautiful!
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Incredible!
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WOW is all I can say, looking at these pictures!
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So cool! Thanks for sharing your photos. 🙂
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I know monarchs get the most publicity these days, but these are one of my favorites. Your photos are great — there’s nothing like a nice, fresh butterfly!
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Catchy title. Beautiful butterfly, Black Swallowtail
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One of my favorite “magics” in the world.
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Too funny!
Super-duper pretty….er, ‘smash-ing’.
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