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Pipevine Swallowtail

Battus philenor

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

I had given up trying to photograph these butterflies because they wouldn't stay long in the same place. I took this when they were flying and I got three of them.

Habitat:

A wide variety of open habitats, open woodland, and woodland edges.

Reference Links:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
LuisStevens
Thank you Suzanne Monk, Sergio Monteiro and Mauna Kunzah.
Sergio Monteiro
Yes Luis, they are always too fast, too high or too far...
suzmonk
The reward for your patience ... great shot!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedOctober 5, 2013

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