pipevine swallowtail

Two is Always Better Than One Pipevine Butterfly

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

August 9, 2022 1:31pm CST

Sharing a different butterfly. I was lucky enough to get two in this one. I actually also made a 4-minute video of these two beauties. They are called Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies. Of course, the male is the one with the bright colored orange spots. Both butterfly bushes are still covered with butterflies. The hotter it gets, the more I see many kinds of butterflies. Still enjoying watching from the window. I go out for a few minutes at a time to photograph. Taking things a day at a time. That is all any of us can do. Will catch up eventually. Photo is mine from Dustin's garden yesterday.

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@DaddyEvil (137257)

• United States

9 Aug 22

They are beautiful!

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@DaddyEvil (137257)

• United States

9 Aug 22

@CarolDM You're very welcome. We never see butterflies here. But we also don't have many flowering plants, either. I've started a honeysuckle vine to climb one of the poles on the front porch. Maybe next year we'll see butterflies here.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

I think so too, thanks. My favorite with all the blue.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

@DaddyEvil They love honeysuckle. Hummingbirds do too.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (37351)

• Toccoa, Georgia

9 Aug 22

That's very nice to have that to enjoy.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (37351)

• Toccoa, Georgia

9 Aug 22

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

I really enjoy the garden each year.

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@much2say (55601)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Aug 22

Amazing to get 2 in 1

! Another wonder of nature visiting Dustin's garden. Love that blue!

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@much2say (55601)

• Los Angeles, California

10 Aug 22

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

I was really lucky this time. Thanks, blue is my favorite and was Dustin's favorite color as well.

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@kaylachan (69646)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Aug 22

That's how life is sometimes. How are those cats of yours?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

They are fine. Sleeping all day, mostly in the screen room during the day.

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@kaylachan (69646)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Aug 22

@CarolDM Guessing that screen room doesn't get to hot for them.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

@kaylachan Not too bad withe the ceiling fan. I turn it up on these hot days. I have made them come in on the 100 degree days.

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@Juliaacv (51190)

• Canada

10 Aug 22

They really are beautiful. Today is much cooler and drier here. I saw alot of butterflies today. Coincidentally, you saw yours at Dustin's garden and I saw mine in our son's yard. I hope that you are feeling better.

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@Juliaacv (51190)

• Canada

10 Aug 22

@CarolDM I am happy that it was a good day, maybe you are onto another level of recouperation.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

Thanks those are coincidence. A better day for a change.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

@Juliaacv I certainly hope so and hope these neck and headaches go totally away soon.

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@LadyDuck (471497)

• Switzerland

10 Aug 22

Those two butterflies are beautiful, very big ones. I enjoy seeing butterflies and dragonflies in the garden.

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@LadyDuck (471497)

• Switzerland

10 Aug 22

@CarolDM Those butterflies are so gorgeous, I also love the colors.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

@LadyDuck Thanks, I love these very much. The yellow ones too, they are all stunning.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

I love this species Anna. And this one is my favorite. I love all of the blue and the orange, so gorgeous. I took a 4-minute video and I watch it when I can't get outside.

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@wolfgirl569 (106226)

• Marion, Ohio

10 Aug 22

Great photo. I wish we seen more here than we do.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

Thanks I wish the same.

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@RasmaSandra (79833)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

10 Aug 22

What a wonderful capture of the two butterflies, They are very lovely, I wish all the best for you,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

I was so excited to see two. It rarely happens. Thank you so much.

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@Deepizzaguy (102799)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

9 Aug 22

I like the pictures of the two butterflies in Dustin's garden.

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@Deepizzaguy (102799)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

10 Aug 22

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

Thank you so very much. I enjoy the butterflies.

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@Dena91 (16636)

• United States

10 Aug 22

Beautiful picture Carol. Thanks for sharing. Continued prayers as you heal. Much love

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

Thanks Dena. Got lucky with this one. Prayers are appreciated and still needed.

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@Kandae11 (54997)

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9 Aug 22

One day at a time, healing takes time. It is wonderful that you can spend some time in your beautiful garden each day.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

Yes, I keep hearing baby steps from my nurse. I try to go out early morning and late evening.

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@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

9 Aug 22

I love butterflies! The Swallowtails are exceptionally pretty. Thanks for sharing the lovely photo.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

I love these too, my favorites. Thank you,

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@gtdoss (1013)

• United States

9 Aug 22

Wow, what a beautiful picture! You definitely have some photography talent! We rarely see butterflies here (suburb of Atlanta, Georgia). We have to go to Callaway Gardens in south Georgia to see butterflies.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

Thanks so much. I just stood there a few minutes and two showed up. Too bad you don't see butterflies. The gardens are pretty I am sure.

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@porwest (90775)

• United States

9 Aug 22

First let me just say welcome back and glad to see you back. I really missed you around here. One day at a time is right. That's all you can do. Lovely shot.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

Thank you. I try to drop in every few days. Appreciate the kind words. Baby steps is my plan for now. Thanks, I love these butterflies. Good to see you too.

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@snowy22315 (180667)

• United States

9 Aug 22

Great pic, not sure I have seen that variety before.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

I see these each year and they are one of my favorites.

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@ptrikha_2 (46947)

• India

15 Aug 22

These Butterflies indeed look beautiful. Plus it makes one feel good to know about more butterflies.

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@ptrikha_2 (46947)

• India

16 Aug 22

@CarolDM Great ! Njoy your Tuesday!! Off to work(s) now after a long weekend!!

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@ptrikha_2 (46947)

• India

16 Aug 22

@CarolDM Thanks- but it was a bit hectic at workplace and lots of clothes washing and drying!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Aug 22

I love these, probably my favorite with the blue.

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@rebelann (112870)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Aug 22

It seems you are making really good progress. The shot is beautiful, I don't get those kinds of butterflies out here.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

I have to start pain management next week. We will see how it goes. Still headaches daily, but so much better than before.

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@RebeccasFarm (89882)

• Arvada, Colorado

10 Aug 22

I hope you are improving day by day..a little at a time Carol. Wow what a beautiful catch this is. They are precious and two of them at once.

Dustin's Garden is magnificent. RIP I must check for your video I am too behind as you know. Don't worry, you take it easy.

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@RebeccasFarm (89882)

• Arvada, Colorado

10 Aug 22

@CarolDM Always here for you..yes I need to walk again that is half my problem but this heat is unbearable

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

@RebeccasFarm I know. Finally got rain today and it was nice.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 22

Thanks, I am doing better. Awhile before I am at 100%. Thank you again for your support. Hope you are well.

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

9 Aug 22

This is a beautiful shot that you took, Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies are lovely:)

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@kobesbuddy (78882)

• East Tawas, Michigan

9 Aug 22

@CarolDM I sure hope your neck is feeling better:)

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

@kobesbuddy Still painful and at least one headache a day. I start pain management next week.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Aug 22

Thanks, I was out in the garden a few minutes.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

16 Aug 22

I love butterflies. I remember the place I visited. It's butterfly garden. I saw several kinds of butterfly.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

17 Aug 22

@Nakitakona They are fast as they flutter around. You have to be patient to get a photo.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Aug 22

I always enjoy the butterflies.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

17 Aug 22

@CarolDM Me too. Not only they are colorful but amusing to watch as they fly from flower to flower.

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