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Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

Upper surface of wings mostly black; on inner edge of hindwing is a black spot centered in larger orange spot. Male has yellow band near edge of wings; female has row of yellow spots. Female hindwing with iridescent blue band. Wing Span: 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 inches (8 - 11 cm).

Habitat:

Trail beside Lake Lewisville.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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