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Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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Field Notes

Notes:

This female is feeding on Whorled Milkweed which is quite rare in Massachusetts.

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Species Papilio troilus - Spicebush Swallowtail - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Spicebush Swallowtail

Papilio troilus

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KeithRoragen
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KeithRoragen
The submarginal row of Orange dots on the underside of the hindwing is interrupted by a patch of blue, identifying this as a Spicebush Swallowtail.

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PublishedJuly 15, 2011

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