Giant Swallowtail

[jeffashman27]

Had this visitor to the back yard this morning. It was interested in my dwarf zinnia plants.
Canon 90D f/2.8 1/1000 ISO 100 105mm
sep23202601 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

 

[denum135 160]

Very nice. Beautiful creature.

 

[terri52]

Gorgeous! Eastern tiger Swallowtail, from the looks of it. Enjoying those Zinnias!

Even in your hot environment, those flowers are feeding the pollinators. I'm glad you kept watering them.

 

[Jeff1566 66]

A very good shot ....

 

[jeffashman27]

Very nice. Beautiful creature.

Thank you!

Gorgeous! Eastern tiger Swallowtail, from the looks of it. Enjoying those Zinnias!

Even in your hot environment, those flowers are feeding the pollinators. I'm glad you kept watering them.

Thank you! Yes, dwarf zinnias will be playing a bigger role in the garden next year. I'm slowly recognizing what does ok in the heat and what can't tolerate it for long.

A very good shot ....

Thank you!