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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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ForestDragon
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Black Morph Female)

Papilio glaucus

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Thane Wilcox
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ForestDragon
You can see the markings on the wing clearly. This looks more like a Spicebush Swallowtail to me. Here are a couple photos for comparison. Spicebush Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1131287/bgimage Dark morph Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1099343/bgimage Please note that the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail has a dark body while the Spicebush Swallowtail has light markings.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2016

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