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Spicebush Swallowtail Chrysalis

Papilio troilus

Description:

Family: Papilionidae (Swallowtails) Length: 1 inch (25 mm). Changed from yellow to green in 9 hours. See photo #4.

Habitat:

Meadow/woodlands border on Spicebush plant (leaves). Brought home to observe changes.

Notes:

Series 6 in a set of 6 changes/spots. 9:20 p.m. 9 hours after last stage - see 4th photo (12:16 p.m.) Aug. 9, 2013

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Carol Snow Milne
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Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Aug 9, 2013
Submitted on Aug 13, 2013

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