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Spicebush swallowtail

Papilio troilus

Photo by EliseCohen
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large butterfly on thistle.

Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
EliseCohen
Thank you I'm sure you are right will change ID in a bit on real computer, appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
ForestDragon
One orange spot is missing in the medial row of orange spots. That would make this beauty a Spicebush Swallowtail. :-)
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PublishedAugust 5, 2013

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