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Spicebush swallowtail butterfly

Papilio troilus

Photo by Maria dB
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The swallowtails are unique in that even while feeding, they continue to flutter their wings. Unlike other swallowtail butterflies, Spicebushes fly low to the ground instead of at great heights.

Habitat:

My yard

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Papilio troilus

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Comments (5)
Maria dB
Thanks for your nice comments, Rieko and Tiz
Tiz
What a lovely set of photos, showing all angles of this beauty!!!
RiekoS
Very nice and beautiful.
Maria dB
I agree, Marta; beautiful butterfly!

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013

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