Jim Fowler's photos with the keyword: Battus philenor

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

Daytrip to the Pisgah National Forest with a surprise or two. The target species was Platanthera ciliaris or Yellow Fringed orchid , but I got a bit more than I bargained for. To see the full trip report, please go to Jim's Blog .

A few orchids I saw on a brief day trip to the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. These roadside orchids were literally covered with dust. A bit of rain would have been nice to wash them off... This Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly visited a number of the orchid flowers while I was there, but it was so fast, that I was unable to get very good shots. I had to switch lenses from the macro lens I was using for close-ups to a wider angle lens for the butterfly. Note the group yellow pollinia stuck t the butterfly's eyes. An interesting way that the orchid and butterfly have evolved to accomplish pollination.

A few orchids I saw on a brief day trip to the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. These roadside orchids were literally covered with dust. A bit of rain would have been nice to wash them off... This Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly visited a number of the orchid flowers while I was there, but it was so fast, that I was unable to get very good shots. I had to switch lenses from the macro lens I was using for close-ups to a wider angle lens for the butterfly. Note the group yellow pollinia stuck t the butterfly's eyes. An interesting way that the orchid and butterfly have evolved to accomplish pollination.

A few orchids I saw on a brief day trip to the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. These roadside orchids were literally covered with dust. A bit of rain would have been nice to wash them off... This Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly visited a number of the orchid flowers while I was there, but it was so fast, that I was unable to get very good shots. I had to switch lenses from the macro lens I was using for close-ups to a wider angle lens for the butterfly. Note the group yellow pollinia stuck t the butterfly's eyes. An interesting way that the orchid and butterfly have evolved to accomplish pollination.

A few orchids I saw on a brief day trip to the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. These roadside orchids were literally covered with dust. A bit of rain would have been nice to wash them off... This Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly visited a number of the orchid flowers while I was there, but it was so fast, that I was unable to get very good shots. I had to switch lenses from the macro lens I was using for close-ups to a wider angle lens for the butterfly. Note the group yellow pollinia stuck t the butterfly's eyes. An interesting way that the orchid and butterfly have evolved to accomplish pollination.

Another day trip to the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Having seen the Yellow Fringed orchids coming into bloom the week before, I had to get back up there to catch it in full bloom. Lots of flowers to choose from on this visit to the Forest. Also saw some Carolina lilies in their full glory along the roadside. To see the details of the trip, please go to Jim's Blog .

Another day trip to the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Having seen the Yellow Fringed orchids coming into bloom the week before, I had to get back up there to catch it in full bloom. Lots of flowers to choose from on this visit to the Forest. Also saw some Carolina lilies in their full glory along the roadside. To see the details of the trip, please go to Jim's Blog .