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Pipevine Swallowtail

Battus philenor

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Upper surface of hindwing iridescent blue or blue-green. Underside of hindwing with submarginal row of 7 round orange spots in iridescent blue field.
Wing Span: 2 3/4 - 5 inches (7 - 13 cm).

Habitat:

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Battus philenor

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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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