Pipevine Swallowtail

17 years ago

I keep trying to get a picture of a pipevine swallowtail with the sun shining on all its iridescent parts - its abdomen and both the upper and lower side of its hindwings. I got some of it on this picture - you know me, I'll keep trying, 'cause I love those PVSs! :)

I wonder if this one really has a little purple on his forewings, or maybe the red/orange Mexican sunflower reflected onto the blue and made purple?

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MissSherry

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emmayct
17 years ago
That'a a beautiful picture. The iridescence of the PVS is just stunning.

Please keep trying, I just love your pictures!

The purple in the picture is a nice touch but it's hard to tell if it's a reflection or not. Last year I took some photos of a Great Spangled Fritillary and the silver spots reflected the color of whatever flower he was on. Orange, yellow, or white.
gcertain
17 years ago
What a great picture, MissSherry. It shows how exotically beautiful the PVSs are and also how hard they are to catch still. You were able to stop its motion, which to me makes a more interesting photo than having the wings spread. I am happy to see that you have some, because I haven't seen a single one this year and last year I had several.
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