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Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

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Field Notes

Habitat:

woodlands, fields, rivers, creeks, roadsides, and gardens

Notes:

While most butterflies I've tried to photograph flit from flower to flower rather quickly, this girl seemed happy to take her time on this one bloom.

Species ID Suggestions

Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

Reference Link
jason.dzurisin
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Comments (1)
KarenL
Hi Feliecia, as Jason has taken the time to provide you with the correct ID for this butterfly please could you update this spotting? Thanks!

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Mission
Great Pollinator Project of NYC
Photographed
PublishedApril 30, 2011

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