Walked around a bit around sister-in-law's neighborhood.
Looks like it's fighting a Red-earred Slider for the High Ground of the log...
Eastern or Western Giant Swallowtail. I think Western?
Black butterfly with red patches on hind wing. Patches separated by black. Seen at 10:30 a.m.
Mallows planted in butterfly garden. Grown locally by Heep Nursery.
Mallows planted in butterfly garden. Grown locally by Heep Nursery.