I’ve been fascinated by the Buttonbush with its round flowers that look like pin cushions. Happy with damp roots, there are a few growing along the boardwalk at the edge of the Magnolia Audubon Swamp within easy range but I’ve only produced ho-hum images.
Finally, I got a photo op with a Swallowtail Butterfly.
The butterfly edged his way slowly all around this flower, working his legs in between the flower pistils.
Upside down he gave a nice view of the underside of his wing.
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Wonderful photos of this beautiful pair!
Thank you, Belinda!
Magnificent shots! 🙂
Thank you, glad that you liked them. Thanks for stopping by!
Just re-visited this beautiful post. The buttonbush flowers are SO cute! And of course the butterflies are amazing!
Thanks, Liz! We are just starting to see a few butterflies, but I haven’t seen any Swallowtails yet. I think this group of trees got cut down last fall as they were invading the swamp. I know that is for the swamp’s health, but I did like them!