Spicebush Swallowtail

Hello again, here we have one of the larger and better known butterflies that is easily seen by all. It is a Spicebush Swallowtail and nectaring on Butterfly bush or Budelia. I have about a dozen butterfly bushes with most planted along my lane and the remainder around the house area. The ones around the house are actually volunteers, whereas the lane bushes I planted years ago. Along with the many other host and nectar source plants that are both natural and ones I planted, I am expanding yearly on species specific plants. I also plant many annual plants to augment the Perennial plants that are here as well. Here is a pic of the Spicebush Swallowtail on the Butterfly Bush. Have a great day, Denis