Michael Russell on Nostr: Most of the time butterflies don't want to be anywhere near my camera but on this ...

Most of the time butterflies don't want to be anywhere near my camera but on this afternoon apparently the Lavender flowers were too tantalizing for this Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilo rutulus).

A few more photos here:

https://www.mrussellphotography.com/blog/lavender-flowers-bees-swallowtail/

#WildlifeWednesday #BloomScrolling #Wildlife #Butterfly #Flowers