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Papilio glaucus
A common butterfly, native to North America. This one, as I understand it, is female
Semi-wooded backyard.
Our yards don't have much in the way of flowers (yet) so I am always surprised to see any butterfly other than small whites and cabbage moths flitting about. It was a delightful surprise when this one came flying up the driveway and landed here to rest. I saw a black swallow tail later the same day as well so perhaps more colorful ones are starting to move in.
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