Butterfly, Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) nectaring on purple Pincushion flowers (Scabiosa), ventral view.

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Butterfly, Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus) nectaring on purple Pincushion flowers (Scabiosa). This is a ventral view with proboscis and antennae visible. Photo taken in Washington County, Oregon, USA.

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Size: 3028px × 2161px
Location: Washington County, Oregon, USA
Photo credit: © Jennifer Bosvert / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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