Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

The Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly is found in the Eastern United States, the south west and Mexico. They are very dark almost reminding you of a black bat and we have those in Alabama where I am also. I'll choose the butterflies over the bats though! I didn't realize there were so many different blue/black butterflies where I am and at this point I've taken pictures of at least 3 different species maybe more. I actually had them all confused with one species and when I started to research I realized the difference in the pictures I had taken. To me this one is the most unique of the three I'm going to write about because of the color and also those small whitish cream colored spots at the bottom are eye catching. Interesting the adult Pipevine butterflies are poisonous to birds and other predators that might try and eat them. Glad I was able to catch this one still for a few pictures and glad I'm on a journey to to discover God's creation that surrounds me. Look around and discover God's creation where you are.    

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)

Pipevine Swallowtail or Blue Swallowtail (Battus philenor)