Black swallowtail butterfly (Papilio polyxenes) on Iron Bridge Trail in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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The image captures a stunning close-up of a black swallowtail butterfly perched on a blade of grass at Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas, on June 4th, 2010.

**Butterfly Details**

* The butterfly's wings are predominantly black with a distinctive blue sheen visible near the base.
* White spots adorn both the upper and lower wings, creating a striking pattern.
* Two long, thin tails protrude from the rear of each wing, adding to the butterfly's elegance.
* A bright orange spot is prominently displayed at the center of each hindwing.

**Background**

* The background is slightly blurred, but it appears that the butterfly is sitting on a slender blade of grass.
* Some greenery can be seen behind the butterfly, suggesting a natural setting.

**Overall Impression**

The image conveys a sense of serenity and beauty, capturing the intricate details of this magnificent butterfly. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Mariposa Black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) en el sendero Iron Bridge Trail en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 4 de junio de 2010. La imagen capta un estrecho primer plano cautivador de una mariposa Black swallowtail perchada sobre una hoja de hierba en Lick Creek Park en College Station, Texas el 4 de junio del 2010. **Datos de la mariposa** * Las alas de la mariposa son predominantemente negras con un brillo azul distintivo visible cerca de la base. * Manchas blancas adornan tanto las alas superiores como inferiores, creando un patrón impresionante. * Dos colas delgadas y largas sobresalen desde el extremo trasero de cada ala, añadiendo elegancia a la mariposa. * Un punto anaranjado brillante se muestra en el centro de cada ala posterior. **Antecedentes** * El fondo está ligeramente desenfocado, pero parece que la mariposa está sentada sobre una hoja delgada de hierba. * Se puede ver algo de vegetación detrás de la mariposa, sugiriendo un entorno natural. **Impresión general** La imagen transmite una sensación de serenidad y belleza, capturando los detalles complejos de esta magnífica mariposa. – Spanish translation

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