Tiger Swallowtail

The swallowtails have been few and far between. This one was not interested in the butterfly bush. She only had eyes for the zinnias. I was experimenting with different settings on the camera. Now if I only knew which setting went with which picture??

Flying Flowers

Where are all the butterflys? This is only the third time I have seen a butterfly...a monarch once and a tiger swallowtail twice...each for a very brief time. Last year I had lots of butterflys all summer. I am also not seeing many bees compared to last year. I wonder what the problem is? Tiger Swallowtail

First butterfly of the summer 7/4/09

Butterflies

Painted Lady

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Pearl Cresent

Monarch

Fritillary

Unknown