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Pipevine Swallowtail

Battus philenor

Photo by ceherzog
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The dorsal side is Black with iridescent blue hindwings

Habitat:

An open wildflower field in the NC mountains

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Comments (9)
Jim Nelson
I have been chasing Pipevines to get a good shot for months...they rarely sit still. This capture is as good as they come...Good Job.
CharliePrice
Gorgeous colours and stunning photo's , enjoyed looking . Thankyou

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Animals of North Carolina
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 11, 2014

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