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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (female)

Battus philenor

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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:

Nectaring on tall white phlox.

Reference Links:

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

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