Red Spotted Purple

Red Spotted Purple

Red Spotted Purple

This butterfly resembles a swallowtail, but it is a brushfoot. The blue iridescence is eye-catching. This is only the second one I have seen in my garden. It’s almost like it came just to pose for me – it flew in, landed on the penta leaf, and stayed there open-winged while I took my photos. This one came out beautifully.

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