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Black swallowtaill butterfly

Papilio Polixenes

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Field Notes

Description:

I found this beauty in my backyard.I was witness of her birth on Friday August 26th 2011.
This butterflies are active from late spring to fall.

Habitat:

They live in gardens, meadows, river courses and other open habitats.

Notes:

I will add the cocoon and caterpillar, so you can see the complete process.

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PublishedAugust 28, 2011

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