Corey,

I didn't get a good look at the wings (dorsal view), so I wasn't sure. It seemed like the spots on the forewing that I could see were kind of prominant for a swallowtail. Were there any markings that made the ID obvious to you (just learning here).

Thanks.

Jackie

From this view, you can see two rows of orange dots. The row of orange dots closer to the base of the wing is interrupted by a blue dot, which is sort of shaped like a comet. A Black Swallowtail does not have this blue spot.

This clear, non-technical explanation is just one reason. Your work with skippers has been simple great! (Not many are willing to even attempt to ID them.) Thanks for all your help!

Someone who knows skippers, as I have a virtual plethora of skipper photos. To me, they are the warblers of Leps. Since you broached the subject, I have a theory about skippers.

After the Great Lepidoptera Schism of 300 Billion BC, Moths were relegated to resting on the underside of leaves, while butterflies were to occupy the topside. In retaliation, moths cohabited with butterflies. Skippers, the mongrel offspring, were accepted by neither butterflies nor moths. That's why these veritable pound puppies, if you will, are referred to as LBJ's.

That's the editorial for this Sunday, Crazy Bob reporting. Back to you, Ron

Sounds good!

And Ron, thank you.

Have you noticed a big difference with your Canon 100mm 2.8L vs a non-IS macro? I'm torn between adding the MP-E 65 or replacing my 100mm Macro.

I love the new macro. After using the non-IS for about a year, I switched. The IS version is incredibly sharp and a wonderful lens. I have some photos at my flickr page (www.flickr.com/naturephotos) if you want to check out some of my most recent 100mm 2.8L IS shots.

I have that lens also, but have to learn to work with it....

OK, thanks for your time here!!