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lejun | all galleries >> Butterflies and Moths >> Native American Butterflies >> Swallowtails (Papilonidae) >> Eastern Tiger Swallowtail > Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Female)
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20-AUG-2015 lejun

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Female)

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Papilio glaucus
Macro Shot
Female: Note presence of the blue markings on the hind wing typical of the light phase female
Auburn, Alabama
For more information on dark vs. light phases of this species see: http://nhpbs.org/natureworks/easterntiger.htm

Nikon D300S
1/100s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso800 full exif

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Ann Pettigrew29-Aug-2015 00:43
Such a stunning shot, Lew! Have you ever used the 60 mm macro lens? I love mine but am considering the 105. Thanks!