Black Swallowtail Nectaring
Butterflies were scarce in my yard this year, so I was very happy to see this Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes). It seemed attracted a patch of Helianthus flowers (sunflower), staying for about 20 minutes, going from flower to flower.
This profile shows it's long proboscis probing for nectar, with a view of it's inner and outer wings.
From the camera, with only a crop.
Black Swallowtail Nectaring
Butterflies were scarce in my yard this year, so I was very happy to see this Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes). It seemed attracted a patch of Helianthus flowers (sunflower), staying for about 20 minutes, going from flower to flower.
This profile shows it's long proboscis probing for nectar, with a view of it's inner and outer wings.
From the camera, with only a crop.