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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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Description:

Side angle of the beautifully brilliant spicebush swallowtail which was sunbathing in my driveway.

Reference Links:

Species Papilio troilus - Spicebush Swallowtail - Hodges#4181 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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ForestDragon
The markings on the underside of the wing is slightly different than a black swallowtail. Here are images so you can compare: Black Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1021210/bgimage http://bugguide.net/node/view/1009150/bgimage Spicebush Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/998901/bgimage http://bugguide.net/node/view/717848/bgimage

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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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