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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio trolius

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large black butterfly with blue on the anterior wing and yellow spots.

Habitat:

Found nectaring on Joe Pye weed.

Reference Links:

Species Papilio troilus - Spicebush Swallowtail - Hodges#4181 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedAugust 23, 2015

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