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Papilio troilus
This female is feeding on Whorled Milkweed which is quite rare in Massachusetts.
The submarginal row of Orange dots on the underside of the hindwing is interrupted by a patch of blue, identifying this as a Spicebush Swallowtail.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2011
Submitted on Jul 15, 2011
