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Papilio polyxenes
The black swallowtail has a wingspan of 8 to 11 cm (3.1 to 4.3 in). 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. A male of this species has a yellow band near edge of wings; a female has row of yellow spots. The hindwing of the female has an iridescent blue band.
Seen at Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Lat: 35.93, Long: -79.04
Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on Jun 2, 2012
7 Comments
Thanks, Isabella!
Stunning serie !
Thanks, Carol, Jolly and Misako!
Great series!
wonderful series. very cool spotting.
The last photo is splendid!
I have never seen one with yellow before. Gorgeous photos! WOW