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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

Photo by ConorSheaWing
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Pale blue spots line the edge of both upper and lower wings, blue follows the path of the yellow spots and takes up most of the lower wings.

Habitat:

Puddling on the side of the road.

Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail, male

Papilio troilus

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ForestDragon
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