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Papilio polyxenes
The upper surface of the wings is mostly black. On the inner edge of the hindwing is a black spot centered in larger orange spot. The hindwing of the female has an iridescent blue band.
This one is taking a break from laying eggs on the parsley and nectaring on the Tall Verbena.
The garden is about half an acre of native plants specifically planted for wildlife. The main water source is a pond that is filtered by two gravel streams. It is on a peninsula by Lake Lewisville Lake TX.
Spotted on May 6, 2012
Submitted on May 8, 2012
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