Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on Buddleia - Nature’s Vibrant Pollinator #1635746 (License: Personal Use)

This close-up captures an Eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) with fully spread wings, showcasing bold yellow bands, black tiger-like stripes, and vibrant blue scaling near the tails. The butterfly clings delicately to a cluster of pink-purple buddleia flowers, its proboscis extended to feed, set against a softly blurred emerald-green foliage backdrop that highlights its vivid coloration.

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