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mnhtnbb

(33,364 posts) Fri Apr 3, 2026, 12:04 PM Friday

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Today, a Black Swallowtail enjoyed the lilacs [View all]

The black ones are much more difficult to shoot, because they won't stay put for but a few seconds on any bloom. Plus, it's windy.

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Today, a Black Swallowtail enjoyed the lilacs [View all] mnhtnbb Friday OP

Beautiful malaise Friday #1

Very pretty jfz9580m Friday #2

♫ Everyone knows it's Windy. ♫ generalbetrayus Friday #3

Thanks for the 60s flashback that comment has triggered for me! 😁 ShazzieB Friday #4

Haha mnhtnbb Friday #5

pretty little flyer. AllaN01Bear Friday #6

Great photo mnhtnbb. Neat markings under the wing. And, nor could I resist. George McGovern Friday #7

I love this song. I sing it to myself a lot. Thanks, GM. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Friday #9

Ha Ha You're more than welcome littlemissmartypants! It's infectious. Thank You! George McGovern Friday #10

Very nice. Old Crank Friday #8

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