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Polydamas swallowtail

Battus polydamas

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Battus polydamas is a black swallowtail butterfly that doesn't have tails. The upper side has yellow markings which I was unable to photograph. The underside has white markings and some red spots.

Habitat:

Spotted at the McAllen Nature Center.

Reference Links:

Battus polydamas - Wikipedia, Polydamas Swallowtail Battus polydamas (Linnaeus, 1758) | Butterflies and Moths…

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