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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
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