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Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio polyxenes

Photo by MickGrant
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Field Notes

Description:

This pretty creature shot in my Zinnia garden this morning - Black to blue-black above with blue cloud - cream - yellow spots and chevron rim wing above and below.

Habitat:

Open spaces including gardens, meadows and river banks. ( 1 mile away)

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Comments (4)
MickGrant
Thanks I got quite excited hoping he or she wouldn't scoot too soon.
MickGrant
This chap was very busy and she didn't stay still - and its hot here 36c at 10.00 am.
The MnMs
Beautiful! Second pic I like the best :-)

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PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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