South Texas Butterfly Photos

by Will Cook

Here's a selection of images of 90 butterfly species from two trips to Texas, June 5-7 and October 13-19, 2004 (full trip list). South Texas is a butterflier's paradise! I also found some interesting dragonflies, too. All photos were taken using a Nikon CoolPix 995. Take a look at the NABA South Texas website for lots more information on Lower Rio Grande Valley butterflies.

Papilionidae | Pieridae | Lycaenidae | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae 1 | Nymphalidae 2 | Hesperiidae 1 | Hesperiidae 2

Papilionidae - Swallowtails

	Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) Chihuahua Woods RR tracks, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/18/04. A relatively little-marked female - compare with a well-marked Black Swallowtail from North Carolina.
	Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) Santa Ana NWR, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/15/04. This and Pipevine are the most common swallowtails in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
	Ornythion Swallowtail (Papilio ornythion), worn male Chihuahua Woods RR tracks, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/18/04. This rare butterfly resembles Giant Swallowtail, but is paler yellow, the bands on the forewing just touch at the tip (not crossing), and there's no yellow on the tails.
	Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio anchisiades) Chihuahua Woods RR tracks, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/18/04. This rarity is an elegant beauty.
	Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio anchisiades) Chihuahua Woods RR tracks, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/18/04.

Papilionidae | Pieridae | Lycaenidae | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae 1 | Nymphalidae 2 | Hesperiidae 1 | Hesperiidae 2

Comments? Questions? E-mail me at cwcook@duke.edu

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