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Spicebush Swallowtail (male)

Papilio troilus

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Description:

A large, black, butterfly. This male specimen has blue and white markings on the backs of the wings. On the other side there are orange markings as well. White spots on the body and blue eyes.

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Species Papilio troilus - Spicebush Swallowtail - Hodges#4181 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJanuary 10, 2012

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