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Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes
34.4866, -79.1969
Field Notes
Description:
Large black butterfly nearly 5" wingspan. A postmedian yellow band and a row of marginal yellow spots. Hindwing underneath has a band of blue and a narrow yellow line near the wing base that positively IDs this as a Palamedes.
Habitat:
Mixed forest - moist dirt for puddling.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 21, 2014
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