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Papilio glaucus
Large Yellow butterfly with distinct black stripes
In the woods females have a tendency to stick to the canopy but will come down to take nector in clearings and meadows. Males like to gather to dab in the mud and can be seen in in meadows and wood clearings
drought can drastically reduce the number of this species.
Spotted on Jun 18, 2011
Submitted on Dec 31, 2012
2 Comments
cute!
Excellent spotting!