Raised this swallowtail from egg but sadly it emerged and its wings improperly dried. Permanently couldn't fly so I'm currently caring for him as a hospice butterfly
This guy flitted from flower to flower... would not cooperate and pose for me.
Several pairs flying around the reserve and feeding on the flowers
I believe this swallowtail was feeding on nectar from Salvia cocchineas behind my fence and then flying to an oakleaf holly to rest and bask in the sun. I observed the back and forth twice and suspect that this behavior was repeated several other times before the swallowtail left the area.