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Palamedes swallowtail

Papilio palamedes

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

This species may be found in habitats such as cypress swamplands, coastal swamplands, wet riparian forests, bay forests, and savannas.

Habitat:

Nature reserve

Reference Links:

Papilio palamedes, http://www.dpr.ncparks.gov/nbnc/a/accounts.php?acctID=8

Species ID Suggestions

Palamedes Swallowtail

Papilio palamedes

Reference Link
KeithRoragen
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Comments (3)
Maria dB
Thanks for that correction, Keith. My usual NC butterfly resource page didn't list it and another one said it is rare in the area where I live so I wouldn't have ID'd this.
KeithRoragen
The yellow stripe near the base of the underside of the hindwing(visible in image 4) distinguishes this as a Palamedes Swallowtail. Gorgeous spotting.

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PublishedApril 16, 2013

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