This is a pencil/pen drawing of a black Swallowtail butterfly that I photographed last summer on a trip to the park. There were some beautiful butterflies and this was just one of the one I was able to capture.
Black Swallowtails pupate for approximately 9 to 11 days; this could take longer depending on if it is cooler out. The adult butterfly will emerge from its chrysalis and depending on its sex will be either a colorful male or a more subdued colorful female.
The male has more yellow and less blue than the female. They also have what appears to be eyes, which from what I have learned about butterflies is a way of protecting themselves from predators!
The male has more yellow and less blue than the female. They also have what appears to be eyes, which from what I have learned about butterflies is a way of protecting themselves from predators!
I am NOT a big fan of insects, but I do love butterflies and dragonflies. I hope to be able to capture more varieties this year as we head into spring.
This is Day 59's ATCs that I submitted in the 2010 Project ATC 365.
Very nice. I love the art and the feel of this.
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