Limenitis arthemis butterfly sucking pollen from Lantana flower~

            The Black Swallowtail butterfly, scientifically known as Papilio polyxenes, is a beautiful  butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. Here are some key characteristics and facts about the Black Swallowtail butterfly:

Appearance: The Black Swallowtail has striking black wings with distinctive rows of yellow spots and markings. There is a prominent band of iridescent blue or blue-green spots on the hindwings, which varies in intensity and can appear more vivid in certain lighting conditions.

Life Cycle: Like other butterflies, the Black Swallowtail undergoes complete metamorphosis, transitioning through four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. The caterpillars are green with black bands and yellow spots, resembling bird droppings as a camouflage defense.

Host Plants: The caterpillars feed on plants in the Apiaceae family (formerly known as Umbelliferae), including parsley, dill, fennel, and carrots. This diet gives them chemical defenses, making them distasteful to predators.

Taken on: July 3, 2023

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Camera: Nikon D5300, f/6.3, 1/250 sec, 300mm (=450mm), ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5300
Lens:	70-300mm f/4.5-6.3
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	300mm (35mm equivalent: 450mm)
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Manual
Scene Capture Type:	Portrait
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Ver.1.01
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