Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Finally one Zebra perched long enough for a shot.
In the spring butterflies are busy flying as they (males) defend their territory and look for mates.
They also spend time puddling to get their minerals, but this spring has been quite dry (with parts of the state in an official drought according to the Drought Monitor). With mostly dry ground and fewer moist spots the opportunity to puddle is limited making it (also) harder for the photographer to get the shot.
Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Finally one Zebra perched long enough for a shot.
In the spring butterflies are busy flying as they (males) defend their territory and look for mates.
They also spend time puddling to get their minerals, but this spring has been quite dry (with parts of the state in an official drought according to the Drought Monitor). With mostly dry ground and fewer moist spots the opportunity to puddle is limited making it (also) harder for the photographer to get the shot.