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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

Photo by David46
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35.0487, -85.0508

Field Notes

Description:

A large black butterfly with white dots on the edges of its wings and light blue on the bottom of its wings.

Habitat:

I found this butterfly feeding in the flower bed in front of my dorm

Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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Graham Monroe
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