Just a bunch of photos from my woodsy yard. Major score on the Palamedes as I do not see them often and dark Swallowtails can be very confusing.
I assumed it was a male Black Swallowtail as I have seen so many of those caterpillars eating parsley. The stripes on the head instead of dots is a difference. This website has been quite helpful in identifying these Swallowtails and other butterflies
I was blown-away by the fresh colors and glad I had the Nikon where I could give the butterfly space and not have to sneak in with iPhone.
Flowers:
The Palamedes Swallowtail ignored all the Monarda.
and here’s another out-of-season Indian Pink Spigellia
well that’s it for this bucket. Thanks for stopping by and see ya in the comments with your local bits of nature.