Tailless Swallowtail - _TNY_1983
The gold rim swallowtail (Battus polydamas) is also known as the tailless swallowtail as it is the only swallowtail in North America which lacks tails on the hind wings - Perhaps that makes this one just a "swallow" then?
For a second shot of this one, but with a small ant underneath it (which eventually chased the butterfly off), have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52757629770/
Tailless Swallowtail - _TNY_1983
The gold rim swallowtail (Battus polydamas) is also known as the tailless swallowtail as it is the only swallowtail in North America which lacks tails on the hind wings - Perhaps that makes this one just a "swallow" then?
For a second shot of this one, but with a small ant underneath it (which eventually chased the butterfly off), have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52757629770/