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Palamedes Swallowtail Butterfly

Papilio palamedes

Photo by James McNair
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspread range is 4.8 to 6.3 cm. The upper surface of the wings is black with yellow markings. The front wing has a double row of yellow spots on the distal one third. The hind wing has a marginal row of yellow spots and a submarginal yellow band. The tails may have a yellow stripe down the middle.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in217

Habitat:

Wetlands

Reference Links:

EENY-060/IN217: Palamedes Swallowtail, Laurel Swallowtail, Papilio palamedes (D…

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