Here are some shots of butterflies that I spotted yesterday while hiking in Mt Rainier National Park. All three were photographed at over 6000 feet altitude (1829 m), flying among the wildflowers and other vegetation.
I think they are an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), an Edith’s Checkerspot (Euphydryas editha), and an Arctic Fritillary (Boloria chariclea), none of which I had seen previously. As I have mentioned before, I am not very familiar with Western species, so I therefore welcome corrections if I have identified these butterflies.
Today is my last full day in Washington State—I will begin my long drive back to the East Coast tomorrow and my blog posting schedule will almost certainly will be sporadic during this coming week. With a little luck, I’ll be able to capture some images along the way that I can share with you when I am finally home in a week or so.
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Simply beautiful. Nature’s magic. Great shots.
Thanks, Michael.
Welcome. My pleasure.
Gorgeous, Mike! Praise God! 👏 What a lovely world He has made for us.
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Amen.
Mt Rainier is one of my favorite places, Mike. Great photos,
Thanks, Dan. I am happy that I got to make trips to two separate entrances–Paradise and Sunrise–during this visit.
Both beautiful.
A beauty
Thanks.
All three very beautiful and so high in the mountains 🙂
Very nice Mike! Always fun to photograph butterflies! Enjoyed seeing your images!