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Spicebrush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

Photo by rydenc17
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Field Notes

Description:

Black butterfly with grayish-blue tail. White spots line the perimeter of the wings. There are four distinct orange spots, two on each side.

Habitat:

Spotted in a garden in City Park in New Orleans.

Notes:

I think it is specifically Papilio troilus troilus, the more common subspecies.

Reference Links:

Papilio troilus - Wikipedia

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