We had our first sighting of a tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) today and it was nice enough to perch on the Asiatic lilies growing in our front garden. I’ve actually seen a few butterflies around but haven’t had a chance to get any photos. Soon we’ll have them in abundance, especially when the Buddleia starts to bloom. These Asiatic lilies are surrounded by tiger lily plants (Lilium lancifolium), which are considerably taller and I’m not sure these can get the attention they deserve. On the other hand, this makes them harder for the deer to get to, which is a plus.
Daily Archives: June 8, 2020
Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Categories: Creatures, Flowers and Plants
Tags: Asiatic Lilies, Asiatic Lily, Butterfly, Insect, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Lily, Papilio, Papilio glaucus, Swallowtail, Tiger Swallowtail
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