Sapphire Blue Swallowtail Butterfly
by Dora Sofia Caputo
Title
Sapphire Blue Swallowtail Butterfly
Artist
Dora Sofia Caputo
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Sapphire Blue Swallowtail Butterfly - Dora Sofia Caputo
The Blue Swallowtail Butterfly is found throughout much of North America. It is the state butterfly of Oklahoma and New Jersey. An extremely similar-appearing species, Papilio joanae, occurs in the Ozark Mountains region, but it appears to be closely related to Papilio machaon, rather than P. polyxenes. The species is named after the figure in Greek mythology, Polyxena (pron.: /pəˈlɪksɨnə/; Greek: Πολυξένη), who was the youngest daughter of King Priam of Troy. Its caterpillar is called the parsley worm because the caterpillar feeds on parsley.
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May 27th, 2017
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Dora Sofia Caputo
Thanks so very much Sharon. That was the first and last time for me to see that amazing Blue Swallowtail. They are quite rare!
Sharon W
I am so excited in reading your description that these are actually found in NJ, I have never seen one and that is where I live! Absolutely gorgeous butterfly and such a stunning capture!!
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thanks so much, Stefano, for the feature in your great Group, 10 Plus.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thank you, Judy, for the feature in your great Group, USA Photographers ONLY.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thanks, Nanci, for your kind, supportive comments and for making this image one of your favorites.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thank you, Reagan, for the feature in your great Group, Photography and Nature.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thanks so much, Robert, for the feature in your great Group, Your Very Best Photography.
Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Design and Fine Art
Thank you so very much, Morris, for commenting and liking this image. I truly appreciate your kind support.
Morris Finkelstein
Stunning close up photograph of a Sapphire Blue Swallowtail, with great perspective, clarity, colors and composition, Dora! Beautiful work! Congratulations that your photograph was featured by The 200 Club! F/L