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Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly

Battus philenor

Description:

Upper surface of hindwing iridescent blue or blue-green. Underside of hindwing with submarginal row of 7 round orange spots in iridescent blue field. Wing Span: 2 3/4 - 5 inches (7 - 13 cm).

Habitat:

On blooms in a perennial research garden.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Sep 15, 2014
Submitted on Sep 26, 2014

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