Insect and Spider Identification: SOLVED: What kind of flutter-by is this?

Author Content GrannyLois Elizabethton (Stoney, TN (Zone 6b) May 1, 2001 1:11 AM Post #4314 Took this today at the park. Rarely do you see a bunch of butterflies congregated together. Does anyone know what kind they are? Click the image for an enlarged view. dave May 1, 2001 1:25 AM Post #71935 Granny, are you having fun with your new camera? You've joined that elite crowd of folks with digital cameras. :) I'm going to go ahead and move this over to the identification forum so we can get these identified. Dave Debby Milo, IA (Zone 5a) May 1, 2001 1:57 AM Post #71942 GrannyLois: I think they are Yellow Swallowtail Butterflies. Very nice picture, looks like your becoming a pro. I am thinking of getting a digital camera, then I can join in on the fun, too. JJsgarden Northern Piedmont, NC (Zone 7b) May 1, 2001 3:09 AM Post #71949 GrannyLois, very nice picture! I believe they are Tiger Swallowtails, which are very prolific around here in the summer. Jean poppysue Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) May 1, 2001 11:55 AM Post #71964 That's an awesome picture! When they gather like that it's called "puddling". They congregate like that around the edges of puddles or where water accumulates regularly. They get sodium and other nutrients from the ground RiseAnn Rapid City, SD (Zone 5b) May 1, 2001 12:29 PM Post #71969 Great photo! How neat to see them clustered together like that :) Love it!

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