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Two-tailed swallowtail

Papilio multicaudata

Description:

Large swallowtail that is similar to the Western and Eastern swallowtails, except it has narrower black stripes and has two tails on each hindwing.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on wildflowers at Wenas Lake.

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2 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 4 years ago

Thanks for commenting Tukup. So am I!

Tukup
Tukup 4 years ago

Beautiful Brian. I was trying to decide if the shot was while it was "nectaring" or after it had "nectared." After a little research, I have determined that both are actual words :-) Expanding both my knowledge about critters and my vocabulary. Thanks.

Brian38
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Brian38

Washington, USA

Spotted on Jul 28, 2019
Submitted on Jul 31, 2019

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