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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

Photo by EvelynGinn
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Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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ForestDragon
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Eastern Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

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Kyle A
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
The underside of the wing is missing an orange spot, which would actually identify this as a Spicebush Swallowtail. They are almost identical on the underside. Here are images to help compare: Black Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/30995 Spicebush Swallowtail: http://bugguide.net/node/view/29412
Kyle A
Very nice series. Thank you for sharing.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2013

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