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Pipevine swallowtail

Battus philenor

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Description:

Collection of pipevine swallowtails collecting salts at the edge of the footpath at the Giles county cascades. Surprisingly tame and gregarious in their task.

Habitat:

Migratory, restoring salts locally and feeding on wild sweet pea flowers

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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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