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Something Was Wrong

Something was wrong. The Anise Swallowtail (Papillo zelicaon) that fluttered into our bee garden last weekend and began nectaring on zinnia wasn't quite herself. Her yellow and black coloring and the striking blue spot on the rear left wing looked...

This Anise Swallowtail is missing part of its wing. A predator missed. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
This Anise Swallowtail is missing part of its wing. A predator missed. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

This Anise Swallowtail is missing part of its wing. A predator missed. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Anise Swallowtail nectaring on zinnia.  (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Anise Swallowtail nectaring on zinnia. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Anise Swallowtail nectaring on zinnia. (Photo by K

Anise Swallowtail about to take flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Anise Swallowtail about to take flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Anise Swallowtail about to take flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 9:12 PM

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