Mating Swallowtail Butterflies at Rock Hound State Park
Apr 13, 2017 00:33:21 #
I just posted photos of a Cactus Wren and Warbler I got today at Rock Hound State Park. I also was lucky enough to get shots of these 2 mating butterflies mating. I'm not an expert butterfly guy but I think they are Black Swallowtails. Actually, one looks very different from the other so I'm not sure if I am correct. These two mates actually flew while remaining attached like this several times while I was trying to get photos. Help with IDing which be much appreciated. Nature is pretty awesome!!
Apr 13, 2017 04:30:12 #
backroader wrote:
I just posted photos of a Cactus Wren and Warbler ... (show quote)
Beautiful photo!
I googled butterflies of New Mexico. I think these maybe either 'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) or Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis). Here's the link I used http://www.thebutterflysite.com/newmexico-butterflies.shtmlApr 14, 2017 16:18:12 #
backroader wrote:
I just posted photos of a Cactus Wren and Warbler ... (show quote)
how fortunate to be there and see and capture it with your camera! nice shots!
Apr 14, 2017 23:07:44 #
Apr 14, 2017 23:09:06 #
backroader wrote:
I just posted photos of a Cactus Wren and Warbler ... (show quote)
Beautiful and excellent downloads, backroader! Thanks for posting!
Apr 16, 2017 01:05:58 #
I am not sure of your location, but these are not red spotted purples, but regular swallowtails with tails on their hind wings (red spotted purples don't have that). They resemble spicebush swallowtails: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1282134/bgimage But I do not know if that is a correct match. Could be a closely related species.
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