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by Kathy White
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Giant Swallowtail butterflies are one of the largest species in the US. They are found in states east of the Continental Divide as well as in the... more
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Giant Swallowtail butterflies are one of the largest species in the US. They are found in states east of the Continental Divide as well as in the southern part of the western US. We shot this one in the Dallas, Texas area. This was such a beautiful butterfly and it kept hanging around for a photograph. I love butterflies, so that thrilled me!
Their name is Giant Swallowtail – Papilio cresphontes. They lay eggs on plants in the citrus family; orange, grapefruit, kumkuat, etc. Along with trees that come to mind when we think of the word ‘citrus’, they eat plants such as Hercules’ Club, Hop Tree, and Prickly Ash.
The Giant Swallowtail has a wide yellow bar that goes from one side of the upper wing to the other side of the other upper wing. It has yellow under its wings.
Bringing delight to millions of hearts, butterflies serve the useful purpose of pollinating plants.In addition to being pollinators, butterflies are an important part of the food chain. Many animals eat bu...
I have always loved to take pictures. My first job, at age 16, was receptionist for our local newspaper, but the owners soon included me in taking photos, darkroom and writing articles. Years later, a terrible event in my personal life brought back a love of taking photos that I had not been pursuing to any great extent. My only child passed away at the age of 22. He was such a wonderful guy and I feel blessed that God chose me to be his mom. Reeling from his death, I sought some sort of diversion, needing to get my mind focused on anything besides my great loss. After a bad fall that resulted in surgery, I was recuperating at home and stir crazy. My husband took me out for drives in the country. We bought a new digital camera...
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Kathy White
I would also like to thank the administrators of Artist News, Butterflies Are Forever, and Macro Photography for the feature on their sites of "Giant Swallowtail Butterfly". I really appreciate the support from you all!
Randy Rosenberger
As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, it is with pride and honor that I choose to feature this beautiful piece of your artwork on our homepage! Works of this stature and beauty are very deserving of special recognition, which you are receiving within our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Congratulations on your feature on our homepage. You are very deserving of this honor. Liked Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Kathy White replied:
Thank you, Randy, for the feature! It is much appreciated!
Ruth Housley
Very nice capture Kathy. Voted Ruth
Kathy White replied:
Thank you Ruth!!!!
Robert Bales
Congrats on catching up to this one!! Great work!! v/f/t
Kathy White replied:
I love butterflies! Thanks so much Robert! :-)