Butterfly Beauties

My nature walks this week yielded sightings of some of my favorite butterflies. It was hard not to be enchanted by their gracefulness and delicate beauty.

“Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing.” — Dolly Parton

Zebra Swallowtail

Unhampered by the missing sword-like tail on one of its hind wings, this Zebra Swallowtail gently floated along the roadside, making its way from flower to flower.  It was a truly amazing and beautiful sight to watch.

“O LORD, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.” ~ Psalm 104:24, NLT