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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly

Battus philenor

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Field Notes

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:

On Cleome bloom.

Reference Links:

Battus philenor, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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Comments (2)
gatorfellows
Butterflies can be a challenge. Seldom do they cooperate.
Sew
wow...you have been really patient....

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PublishedSeptember 25, 2013

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