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Pipevine Swallowtail (female)

Battus philenor

Description:

This female is laying eggs on the native Wooly pipevine, A. She lays her eggs on tight groups. The caterpillars are gregarious. I included a slow motion video.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 14, 2012
Submitted on Apr 14, 2012

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