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Gossamer WingsSwallowtail butterfly?
October 19, 2009
I’ve had a difficult time identifying this butterfly. It has markings similar to a Pipvine Swallowtail, but not close enough for a positive ID. Observed 10-18-2009 in Central Texas. Can you help?
Regards
Ed Sparks
McKinney Falls St. Park, Austin TX
Great Purple Hairstreak
Hi Ed,
Your lovely little butterfly is much too small to be a swallowtail. It is a Great Purple Hairstreak. Your photo is exquisite.
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for the kind words. What a magnificent butterfly! It never opened its wings on the flower, so I never saw the beautiful colors on its back.
Thank you for the identification!
Regards,
Ed Sparks
Austin, TX
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