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Palamedes swallowtail

Papilio palamedes

Habitat:

spotted on grassy bank of the Indian River

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5 Comments

auntnance123
auntnance123 11 years ago

Thank you, Keith, especially the ID. The difference is subtle until it's pointed out.

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Excellent series, BTW.

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Palamedes Swallowtails - Papilio palamedes. The yellow stripe at the base of the hindwing separates them from Black Swallowtails.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3489

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

Lovely series!

LarsKorb
LarsKorb 11 years ago

wow...nice couple

auntnance123
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auntnance123

Cocoa, Florida, United States

Spotted on Aug 3, 2012
Submitted on Aug 3, 2012

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