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In Hot Pursuit
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In Hot Pursuit

by Howard Cheek

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded September 5, 20091,684 views

Arthropods

Keywords: butterfllies swallowtail giant cresphontes papilio wildlife nature insects flying fly flight inflight mating dance central texas

Male/female Giant Swallowtail pair, with the male in "Hot Pursuit. The male will follow the female incessantly from flower to flower. As she feeds, he will flutter in place near her.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 7 to 9MPImage Crop: Less than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No