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Pipevine Swallowtail (female)

Battus philenor

Photo by gatorfellows
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33.1525, -97.0182

Field Notes

Description:

Upper surface of hindwing iridescent blue or blue-green. Underside of hindwing with submarginal row of 7 round orange spots in iridescent blue field. Wing Span: 2 3/4 - 5 inches (7 - 13 cm).

Habitat:

This female is laying eggs on the White-veined pipevine. They lay their eggs on tender new tips or in groups on new leaves.
PN http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10302737

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

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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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