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Black swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes asterius

Photo by Billo-kun
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Field Notes

Description:

Mariposa de la familia Papilionidae. Envergadura alar de 46 mm.

Habitat:

Bosque subtropical perturbado.

Notes:

Autor de la foto: Billo Zamudio Palestino.

Reference Links:

Papilio polyxenes asterius (pinned specimens)

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Billo-kun
:) thank you for the information @tomato.glasgow

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PublishedApril 7, 2013

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