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Papilio troilus
The family to which spicebush swallowtails belong, Papilionidae, include the largest butterflies in the world. The swallowtails are unique in that even while feeding, they continue to flutter their wings. Unlike other swallowtail butterflies, spicebushes fly low to the ground instead of at great heights.
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Beautifull capture Maria,gorgeous series,congrats and thanks for sharing
You are welcome. I find it handier than flipping through the pages in a field guide. It does not have them all, but is helpful.
Thank you gatorfellows for sharing this a wonderful butterfly site. It is such a great help to have a side-by-side comparison of tricky species.
Here is the side by side comparison website I use for the dark swallowtails and other common confusing butterflies. Need memory aid sometimes :) http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/fra...
The blue streak on the underside of the hind wing which separates the media row of orange spots distinguishes this from a Black Swallowtail. Black Swallowtails have an unbroken row of orange spots.
Spotted on Aug 11, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012
