Battus philenor. The most common dark swallowtails in central Texas, but usually not good photo subjects. They are always fluttering, and you need the right light to show the iridescence.
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mariaminhota 12 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
natureman2012 12 months ago | reply
nice shot!
ρrakaz (Digital Monk) 11 months ago | reply
Nice shot.. Congrats on making it to Explore and Front Page! You can grab the FP screenshot here: clipyourphotos.com/FP/jim_mcculloch/56232
Lepphotos 3 weeks ago | reply
You nailed it Jim -- wonderful photo!