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Scarce Swallowtail

Iphiclides podalirius

Photo by Bernadette S
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Field Notes

Habitat:

spotted on a cultivated lavender bush; widespread in Europe

Notes:

Despite the name ('scarce'), this swallowtail is quite common, aka Sail Swallowtail or Pear-tree Swallowtail. ~wiki

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Scarce Swallowtail

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PublishedJuly 26, 2013

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