I am always amazed that butterflies can fly with wings that are severely damaged. This morning I encountered this beautiful female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) that had suffered some major damage to the area where the wings attach to the body. Despite the tears to the wings, the butterfly seemed unhindered in its flight and was busily at work, flying from bush to bush.
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they like that Buttonbush
They sure do (thanks for help in identifying the bush).
I saw a similar one and wondered if a bird had tried to catch it and torn its wing.
I wish that worked as well for me!
You don’t function as well when battered and wounded? Neither do I.
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