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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Half-tail Swallowtail

An eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly with serious damage to its wings continues to enjoy butterfly bush flowers unfazed. The resilience of this beauty is astounding.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Goldens Bridge, New York, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 90D
Copyright: © Lisa Basile Ellwood