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Papilio palamedes
spotted on grassy bank of the Indian River
Thank you, Keith, especially the ID. The difference is subtle until it's pointed out.
Excellent series, BTW.
Palamedes Swallowtails - Papilio palamedes. The yellow stripe at the base of the hindwing separates them from Black Swallowtails.http://bugguide.net/node/view/3489
Lovely series!
wow...nice couple
Spotted on Aug 3, 2012 Submitted on Aug 3, 2012
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Thank you, Keith, especially the ID. The difference is subtle until it's pointed out.
Excellent series, BTW.
Palamedes Swallowtails - Papilio palamedes. The yellow stripe at the base of the hindwing separates them from Black Swallowtails.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3489
Lovely series!
wow...nice couple