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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly

Battus philenor

Photo by MickGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

Large Swallowtail Butterfly (67 - 89mm) Black to blue black above - Bright orange eye spots - Thanks for ID Keith.

Habitat:

Our back garden - about a mile from river bank

Notes:

We have some carrot plants on the veranda which could be an attractor according to National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies.

Species ID Suggestions

Pipevine Swallowtail

Battus philenor

Reference Link
KeithRoragen
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Comments (1)
ceherzog
Very nice shots: clear & colorful

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedJuly 18, 2011

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